Sustainable Forestry: A commitment to our future.
Forestar is the steward of about 347,000 acres of land growing a diverse mix of timber types and ages - a renewable resource offering countless benefits to society, from wood and paper products to recreational opportunities to ecosystem services such as clean air and water. Sustainable use of this resource requires a careful approach, balancing economic and social needs with the forest's ecological potential and limitations.
Sustainable Forestry principles and practices
Forestar's commitment to sustainable forest management is exemplified by meeting the principles and objectives embodied in its sustainable forestry programs including:
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- Promote wildlife habitat and conserve biological diversity
- Minimize visual and ecological impacts of forest management
- Recognize and protect distinctive sites
- Demonstrate our commitment through reporting and management review
- Involve the public and our communities in sustainable forestry
- Resources analysis and sustainable forest planning
- Protect water quality with the use of Best Management Practices
- Promote wildlife habitat and conserve biological diversity