1. Responsible Procurement

Securing high-quality timber ressources from well-managed forests is our most important concern for the future. As processors of wood - the most versatile and renewable resource - we have a particular responsibility to protect and conserve it. This includes the promotion of sustainable forest management and well-managed forests.

2. Environmental Management & Safety System (ESMS)

A Danzer Group wide policy and system puts responsible procurement to work. It comprises our supply of European, African and North American species and checks on traceability, legality and sustainability. Independent auditors certify it to the international acknowledged standard of ISO 14001:2004

3. Sustainable management Danzer Group forests

In Africa, Danzer manages about 3 million ha concessions. We pursue a sustainable, environmentally and economically viable forestry program there. It is planned to achieve certification to FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) from 2008 onwards.
In North America, Danzer Forestland owns an area of 48,000 acres (20,000 ha). This land is environmentally well-managed by our experienced and trained foresters and included in the ESMS system (see above).  In Argentina we have planted since the early 1990's high-quality deciduous and evergreen species on our currently 15,000 hectares, which we cultivate very carefully.