Wood Procurement Policy

It is Weyerhaeuser's policy to work to ensure that we and our sources comply with the law and do not cause or encourage destruction of forest areas at risk of loss from unsustainable practices. These areas are identified in guidelines issued under this standard, and include remaining natural forest in biodiversity hot spots and major tropical wilderness areas as defined by Conservation International as of July 1, 2002.

Within the regions in which we and our sources operate, Weyerhaeuser works with governments, environmental nongovernmental organizations, indigenous peoples and communities to identify and help protect forest areas that are priorities for conservation.

In the United States and some other areas, Weyerhaeuser also operates in conformance with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® standard. When operations using the SFI® standard are procuring externally sourced logs and chips for use in Weyerhaeuser manufacturing and chipping facilities or by Weyerhaeuser log customers, Weyerhaeuser operates in compliance with SFI's procurement principles and objectives.

Weyerhaeuser will not knowingly purchase wood, wood fiber or products for distribution that originate from illegal logging. Weyerhaeuser will also not harvest or purchase wood, wood fiber or products for distribution from forest areas at risk of loss as described in guidelines issued under this standard unless the sources have been independently certified or verified as well managed.