are agement practices in North America ensur abundant for rit and future generations, while providing natu uction of paper and ¢ to make lumber, not pulp and paper. {nthe U.S., nly 36% of annual timber harvest and paperboard ‘ver the last six decades, the net total USS. forest area has increased bby over 3% an¢ the net volume of trees on timberland has increased by 58%? ~\p Canada, the forest cover ha; lined stable ov the last the deadese ind the country harvests less than 0, 59g" fits forest resource each year pulp and paper operations can bring many benefits to forests, local economies ‘and people, particularly inrural areas Forest certification programs- 89% ctrorveses pulpwood inthe U.S. comes from private land. The income landowners receive for tees grown ‘on ther and encourages them to maintain, sustainably manage inclidng ATFS (American Tree Farm Systeme, FSGs (Forest Stewardship Council), PEFC. (Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification), and SFle (Sustainable Forestry Iative) ~ provide a set of standards and structure for sustainable forest management.’ and renew this vahiable resource.” n eto entra coments fren fs Grvtte Comme chs