Our forest stewardship spans several regions throughout North America. The land we manage is located in Canada and the Southeast U.S.

Forests managed by Bowater – North America


Source of fiber used by Bowater mills

Canada


United States


In Canada, our fiber supply originates from mixed forests of spruce, balsam fir and jack pine.  Black spruce is an exceptional species with long wood fibers that produce both high quality lumber and very strong paper.  In the U.S., the main species utilized is loblolly pine.  This species has a high growth rate and produces lumber ideal for treated wood.  It is also well suited for manufacturing newsprint.

In addition to timber management, we are dedicated to maintaining and enhancing other uses of the forest – from recreation to conservation.  More than 15% of the areas we manage are designated to help achieve forest management objectives other than harvesting.