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Tembec receives FSC Certification for over 1 million hectares of forest in the Temiscamingue region TEMISCAMING, Quebec, August 24, 2006 – Tembec announced today that it has received FSC certification for over 1 million hectares related to two Forest Management Units (FMU) in the Temiscamingue region of Quebec. FMU’s 081-21 and 081-22 were certified in accordance with the rigorous standards of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) for Canadian boreal and mixed wood forests. The certification of those forests bring the total area under FSC certification to a total of 7.4 million hectares (18.3 million acres) of Canadian forest, which is equal to 71% of forest land, managed by Tembec. This level of certification is unparalleled in Canada, and makes Tembec the top company in the country and a world leader in FSC certification. “This certification represents a well deserved recognition of the efforts our team has made over the past few years,” said James Lopez, Tembec’s President and CEO. “The certification of this section of mixed wood forest is indeed a great accomplishment, given the complexity of the management required and the great number of stakeholders involved. I am very proud of the leadership Tembec continues to show in promoting FSC certification both in North America and on a worldwide scale. It reflects our strong commitment to responsible resource management, both in terms of ecosystem management and the well-being of communities.” |
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