Commitment to forest sustainability
Sostenibilidad forestal. Introducción
Forest sustainability is the basis of responsible forest management. It involves caring for our forests so that they continue to be sources of life, resources, and well-being, both, today and in the future. ENCE pursues this approach by seeking a balance between the production of wood and other forest products, the conservation of biodiversity, and respect for the social and cultural values that forests contribute to our communities. The traceability of forest products allows consumers to know the origin of what they buy and ensure that it comes from sustainable management. Sustainable Forest Management is also an effective tool in the fight against illegal deforestation by ensuring transparency throughout the value chain, and in the fight against climate change by promoting resilience among the masses.
We are committed to technological management, supported by modern data and tools, which allows us to make more efficient and environmentally friendly decisions. We use instruments such as forest certification for both forest management and the chain of custody (FSC®(license numbers FSC-C099970 and FSC-C081854) and PEFC (license numbers PEFC/14-22-00010 and PEFC/14-33-00001)) to ensure that our practices meet the highest international standards. In addition, we develop and implement our own Biodiversity Plan, integrating species and habitat conservation into every step of our planning. Because we believe that a well-managed forest not only produces, but also protects, connects, and generates opportunities for all.
Purposes, values, and ethical principles applied to forest management
1: Sustainability as a guiding principle: Manage forest resources, ensuring their availability for present and future generations.
2: Respect for biodiversity: Conserve and promote biological diversity, protecting habitats, species, ecological processes, and values.
3: Balance between production and conservation: Make forest production compatible with the protection of the natural environment and the generation of services to society.
4: Traceability and transparency: Ensure that all forest products can be traced from their origin, as a guarantee of legality and sustainability.
5: Technical development and continuous improvement: Apply technological and scientific tools to optimize management and reduce impacts.
6: Certification through recognized standards: Adopt certification systems (such as FSC®, PEFC, or SURE) that guarantee compliance with good practices.
7: Participation and social dialogue:Include local communities, landowners, workers, and other stakeholders in decision-making.
8: Commitment to rural development: Promote employment, the local economy, and territorial cohesion through forestry activities.
9: Professional ethics and responsibility: Act with integrity, technical rigor, and environmental responsibility in all phases of management.
10:Actively combat deforestation: Contribute to halting forest loss through legal, traceable, and sustainable practices.
Relationship with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Sustainable Forest Management contributes directly and effectively to achieving the following Sustainable Development Goals:
Health and well-being, through the generation of environmental benefits such as improved air quality.
Gender equality, promoting equal opportunities for all workers, regardless of gender.
Clean water and sanitation, due to the impact that forests have on water quality and water cycle regulation.
Affordable and pollution-free energy, generating forest biomass for renewable energy production.
Decent work and economic growth, promoting job opportunities in rural areas.
Industry, innovation, and infrastructure, providing quality raw materials for industry.
Climate action, as an effective tool for absorbing CO2 and combating climate change.
Life in terrestrial ecosystems, ensuring biodiversity through the restoration and protection of the ecosystems they support.
