- link Copy URL - [ Share on X ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=International Paper's Approach to Healthy and Abundant Forests https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/398176?absolute=1&via=3blnews "Share on X") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/398176?absolute=1 "Share on Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/398176?absolute=1 "Share on Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=International Paper's Approach to Healthy and Abundant Forests&body=ESG News from International Paper https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/398176?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Environment](/categories/environment) # International Paper's Approach to Healthy and Abundant Forests Nov 1, 2022 3:15 PM ET Campaign: [International Paper | HEALTHY & ABUNDANT FORESTS](/news/campaign/international-paper-healthy-abundant-forests) ![Child in a forest](https://3blcdn.com/styles/carousel_2x/s3/2026-08/forest_ip_10-12-2022_1786610983.png) [Originally published in International Paper's 2021 Sustainability Report](https://www.internationalpaper.com/reports) International Paper’s [Global Fiber Procurement Policy](https://www.internationalpaper.com/planet/policies-certifications/global-certification-procurement-policies) is the foundation of our commitment to healthy and abundant forests. We recognize that sustainably managed forests maintain and enhance economic, social and environmental value for the benefit of present and future generations. We are committed to producing the products our customers need while being a responsible steward of the world’s natural resources. Our approach begins with responsible fiber sourcing, including performing due diligence, validating origin, performing second party verification through ForSite™ and engaging our wood suppliers and forestland owners on sustainable management practices. We operate a transparent fiber procurement system consistent with our Core Values of Safety, Ethics and Stewardship. Collaboration is also central to our commitment to support forest ecosystems globally. We engage stakeholders in the communities where we operate to ensure forest ecosystem health, work directly with landowners to promote responsible forestry practices and collaborate with conservation organizations to enhance ecologically important areas and restore forests worldwide. For example, in 2021, we continued our partnership with the American Bird Conservancy to provide critical habitat conditions for at-risk bird species by engaging our fiber supply teams, forestry experts, wood suppliers and landowners in our mill basins in the U.S. South. Our initiatives included bird surveys, academic research collaborations, implementation of bird-friendly forest management practices and workshops with consortia of landowners, conservation organizations and community partners. [Read more](https://www.internationalpaper.com/docs/default-source/english/global-homepage/footer/2021-ip-sustainability-report.pdf?sfvrsn=c8038933_22) [![International Paper logo](/sites/default/files/2023-03/IP_Signature-Horz_RGB.jpg)](/profiles/international-paper-company) ### More from International Paper ###### [The Circular Life of a Cardboard Box: Understanding the Role of Recycling](/news/circular-life-cardboard-box-understanding-role-recycling) Sep 22, 2025 8:05 AM ET ###### [International Paper CSO Sophie Beckham Joins Impact Podcast to Discuss Sustainable Business Outcomes](/news/international-paper-cso-sophie-beckham-joins-impact-podcast-discuss-sustainable-business) Sep 9, 2025 9:45 AM ET ###### [Celebrate World Snake Day by Bringing Back the “Lord of the Forest”](/news/celebrate-world-snake-day-bringing-back-lord-forest) Jul 16, 2025 9:00 AM ET ###### [International Paper To Explore Building a New State-of-the-Art Sustainable Packaging Facility in Salt Lake City, Utah](/news/international-paper-explore-building-new-state-art-sustainable-packaging-facility-salt-lake) Jun 12, 2025 10:30 AM ET ###### [National Forest Week: How International Paper Helps Restore Longleaf Ecosystems ](/news/national-forest-week-how-international-paper-helps-restore-longleaf-ecosystems) Jun 9, 2025 12:15 PM ET ###### [Celebrating One of the World’s Most Biologically Rich Forests](/news/celebrating-one-worlds-most-biologically-rich-forests) May 22, 2025 1:50 PM ET ###### [International Paper Releases Inaugural TNFD Report, Advancing Global Leadership in Sustainability and Nature Transparency](/news/international-paper-releases-inaugural-tnfd-report-advancing-global-leadership-sustainability) May 21, 2025 1:50 PM ET ###### [Celebrating the Role of the Gopher Tortoises in Our Forest](/news/celebrating-role-gopher-tortoises-our-forest) May 19, 2025 12:25 PM ET