This policy applies to all wood purchased by St. Marys Paper Corp. from wood suppliers in Canada and the United States, including wood produced by Company managed woodlands operations.  

• St. Marys Paper will encourage and promote the best use of the forest resources from all wood suppliers and the implementation of sustainable forestry practices.

• All wood suppliers will enter into a wood purchase contract with St. Marys Paper.

• The source of all purchased wood will be confirmed by St. Marys Paper procurement staff prior to purchase to ensure the legality of the wood

• Wood suppliers will be competent, reputable, legal businesses and will maintain a safe and healthy workplace.

• St. Marys Paper will not purchase wood fibre from the following sources;

o  Genetically modified trees,

      o  Illegally harvested timber,

      o  Sources where traditional or civil rights are violated,

      o  Endangered Forests, and

      o  Parks and Protected Areas

• St. Marys Paper will favour certified fibre suppliers and will encourage all suppliers to pursue forest certification of their practices.

St. Marys Paper will monitor, adapt and continually improve forest management practices and validate them against recognized standards.