Bowater's forestry operations in Ontario and Quebec occur primarily on publicly owned land under provincial licenses in Canada’s boreal forest, a diverse ecological system that includes forests, wetlands, grasslands, tundra and rivers.  Our practices are governed by stringent government environmental standards and regulations designed to promote healthy, sustainable forests, balancing environmental, social and economic values.

As required by provincial laws and regulations, Bowater prepares
20- or 25-year forest management plans, which are revised every five years. Public participation is a critical part of the process and Bowater encourages local community groups, individuals and First Nation’s communities to participate in the planning process.

Bowater's activities are also carried out in conformance with globally recognized sustainable forest management standards, to which we are third-party certified by independent auditors.

Learn more about our commitments:

• Respect for the boreal forest
• Protecting woodland caribou
• In partnership with First Nations
• Forestry Certification

For more information regarding Thunder Bay's continued sustainable forestry initiative, please click here.