Setting the Standard
Sustainable Forest Management Certification
Teal-Jones forestry operations voluntarily meet Canada’s leading national standard for sustainable forest management. The Canadian Standards Association Sustainable Forest Management Z809 Standard provides for independent third-party verification that forestry organizations conduct forest planning and practices sustainably, assuring that the high threshold set by the standards has been met.
Harvesting operations include a Tree Farm Licence on Southern Vancouver Island where all forestry operations are certified to the CSA Z809-16 Sustainable Forest Management Standard.
Teal-Jones’ Sustainable Forest Management Plan outlines commitments to meeting ecological, social, cultural and economic criteria and indicators. The Sustainable Forest Management Plan is maintained through active public involvement by a range of local people. As part of the certification requirements, Teal-Jones regularly undergoes independent, third-party audits to ensure compliance with the standard.
Sustainable Forest Management Policy
Sustainable Forest Management Plan
The objective of The Teal-Jones Group Sustainable Forest Management Plan is to provide clear direction for transferring higher level sustainable forest management commitments to “on the ground commitments”.
Sustainable Forest Management Certificate
The Canadian Standards Association Z809 Sustainable Forest Management Standard – Certificate of Registration is available for viewing or download.
Public Advisory Group
Teal-Jones maintains one public advisory group; The Southwest Island Public Advisory Group.
3rd Party Audits
In order to be certified to the Canadian Standards Association Sustainable Forest Management standard, Teal-Jones undergoes an independent, third-party audit annually.