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	We’re green, right down to our roots. In addition to leading the way with sawmill waste kraft papermaking, we continue to work as stewards of the environment, preserving and protecting our most precious natural resources. We take our pledge to protect the planet very seriously. It all starts with trees—a renewable resource that provides our raw material. Longview is a major producer of pulp and paper and one of the largest recyclers of old corrugated containers in the Western United States. Responsible sourcing has earned Longview certification from the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® for both our paper mill and box plant products (see certificate links to the left). Certification meets customers’ needs, as does offering products like FibreGreen® and FibreShield®.
	Results Community Environment SFI Policies Sometimes the biggest impact is no impact. Longview works hard to reduce its impact on the environment. And our practices have made a difference. We have reduced water consumption by one-third since 2005, and estimate that we have cut total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by more than half from 2000 through 2008. We have taken our dedication to sustainability and environmental protection a step further by becoming one of 243 companies to join The Climate Registry, a non-profit organization that sets consistent standards to calculate and report GHG emissions. We are the first company from our industry sector and the first pulp and paper mill in North America to have an inventory certified under The Climate Registry requirements. By maximizing our use of carbon-neutral energy sources, we’re able to power our plants with nearly 90% of energy used coming from renewable sources. In fact, our industry is the leading producer and user of carbon-neutral, renewable biomass energy—which produces more energy than solar-, wind- and geothermal-generated energy combined. Ensuring that kindness doesn’t end up on the endangered species list. Our efforts toward sustainability don’t end with the environment. We are dedicated to employee safety. We provide rewarding, living-wage jobs for more than 1,600 employees. As a good corporate citizen, we also work to foster thriving, sustainable communities. We support local non-profit organizations in areas where we operate. That’s responsibility. That’s sustainability. That’s taking the long view. Community Engagement We encourage self-education and active participation in environmentally conscious practices. Please visit the Project Learning Tree® link below to access educational tools for children and young adults. Project Learning Tree® >> We are SFI^® certified. Certification by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative means that we know where the wood comes from that we use to make our products. A sustainably managed forest, one where the trees are replanted or re-grown, is a renewable resource and makes a vital contribution to society by providing economic, environmental and social benefits. Have you heard? We are proud to be one of the many groups supporting SFI to ensure our forests remain responsibly managed. To read more about SFI's partnerships and initiatives with conservation groups, local communities, resource professionals, landowners and many others, visit www.sfiprogram.org/sustainable-forestry-news.php. Highlighted below are some of the recent environmental initiatives supported by SFI. New Online Tool Supports Fight Against Illegal Logging WASHINGTON, DC - The World Resources Institute (WRI) today announced the launch of the Forest Legality Risk Information Tool, an open-access global information website designed to assist purchasers of forest products in securing fiber from legal sources. The risk tool, a project of the Forest Legality Alliance, was partly funded by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) through its Conservation and Community Partnerships Grant Program. The tool is also supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development. June 27, 2012 Agreement Strengthens Bond Between Boy Scouts of America and SFI Inc. WASHINGTON, DC - The Boy Scouts of America and Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc.® (SFI®) have signed a memorandum of mutual support agreeing to work together to demonstrate forest stewardship and environmental education for America's youth. May 29, 2012 SFI Grant Supports Manual to Assist American Chestnut Restoration ASHEVILLE, NC - The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) has released an easy-to-read best management practices manual for all landowners, including orchard managers, professional growers, forest landowners, or amateur enthusiasts, so they can help restore American chestnut trees. The manual is part of a project funded through the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) Conservation and Community Partnerships Grant Program, which led to the first plantings of some of the most advanced blight-resistant American chestnuts in the southeastern United States. The goal of the guide is to help planters of all types significantly improve the success rate of their chestnut plantings. Nov. 21, 2011 SFI Participants Support Fredericton Habitat Home FREDERICTON, New Brunswick - Habitat for Humanity Fredericton Area is building a two-family home on Hanwell Road with wood products from responsible sources donated by members of the New Brunswick Sustainable Forestry Initiative Implementation Committee. Sept. 1, 2011 The Nature Conservancy and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Explore Responsible Sourcing for Bioenergy Feedstocks WASHINGTON, DC - The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) launched a pilot project today to help bioenergy companies in the United States support responsible forest management through their procurement of woody biomass. June 21, 2011 Educators Benefit from SFI Grant SPOKANE, Washington - The Northwest Natural Resources Institute used an SFI community grant to provide an opportunity for educators to learn about forest management, procurement and product manufacturing as part of its annual Spokane-based K-12 Natural Resources Teacher Workshop. June 2011 SFI Funds Community-Based Education and Green Building Projects WASHINGTON - The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) has awarded a total of $35,200 in grants to nine community-based projects to support forestry education activities and green building for low-income families. June 20, 2011 SFI Grant Helps Audubon New York Link Forest Management to Bird Conservation WASHINGTON - The New York program of the National Audubon Society has received a Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) conservation grant to build a stronger link between bird conservation and forest management along the Atlantic Flyway. June 6, 2011 SFI Conservation Grant Promotes Conservation Easements in Southeast U.S. WASHINGTON - The Land Trust of Tennessee, the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust and Wildlands Networkreceived a Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) conservation grant today in support of their work to help private landowners and government agencies in the southeastern United States protect special forest sites though working-forest conservation easements. May 31, 2011 SFI Conservation Grant Helps The Nature Trust of BC Protect Unique Ecosystems PENTICTON, British Columbia - The Nature Trust of British Columbia has been awarded a Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) conservation grant to find the most effective way to reduce the spread of invasive plants in vulnerable ecosystems in British Columbia's southern interior. May 24, 2011 Nature Conservancy of Canada and SFI Partner to Protect Bat Populations KAMLOOPS, British Columbia - The Nature Conservancy of Canada has received a Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) conservation grant to support protection of bat populations in southern British Columbia. The grant enables research to document the locations and health of bat habitat, which will in turn assist conservationists in taking greater measures to protect this sensitive species. May 9, 2011 Potomac Forum Brings Together Experts to Address Illegal Logging WASHINGTON, DC - Participants at an international forum on illegal logging heard how actions such as government regulations, market demand, and increased knowledge are helping to combat illegal logging - but that the issue demands further vigilance and effort. May 5, 2011 Longview's Commitment to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging, Inc. (Longview) supports sustainable forestry and is committed to the following SFI standards and principles. Longview Supports the 14 Principles of the 2010 - 2014 SFI Standard: Sustainable forestry Forest productivity and health Protection of water resources Protection of biological diversity Aesthetics and recreation Protection of special sites Responsible fiber sourcing practices in North America Avoidance of controversial sources including illegal logging in offshore fiber sourcing Legal compliance Research Training and education Public involvement Transparency Continual improvement Certified and Qualified Loggers Longview encourages landowners to utilize the services of certified logging professionals (where available), qualified resource professionals and qualified logging professionals. Do you need to find out if a logger is a certified professional? Visit the following websites below: For logging professionals in the state of Washington >> For logging professionals in the state of Oregon >> Best Management Practices (BMPs) Longview requires the use of best management practices (BMPs) by landowners and harvesting professionals. For more information on BMPs in your state visit the following websites: For information on BMPs in Washington state >> For information on BMPs in Oregon state >> Operating in Adverse Weather Conditions It is the policy of Longview that mill inventories do not compromise adherence to the principles of sustainable forestry. Operators shall apply water quality and soil protection measures and/or state best management practices while operating in adverse weather conditions. Biodiversity and Conservation of Habitat Longview recognizes the importance of conservation of biodiversity, threatened and endangered species, and forests with exceptional conservation value. To find out more information in the Northwest visit the following websites: For the webpage to Oregon's Biodiversity Information Center >> For biodiversity information in Washington State >> Invasive Species Invasive species pose a threat to the environment. For more information on how to identify and treat invasive species or noxious weeds visit the following websites: For information on nationally-invasive species >> For information on invasive species in Oregon state >> For supplimental information on invasive species in Oregon state >> For information on invasive species in Washington state >> For supplimental information on invasive species in Washington state >> Would You Like to Participate in a Forest Certification Program? Do you need more information on how to participate in forest management programs? Visit the following webpages for more information: For forest management information through SFI >> For forest management information through the American Tree Farm System >> For forest management information through the Oregon Small Woodlands Association >> For forest management information through the Washington State Small Woodlands Association >> State Implementation Committees Washington and Oregon both have SFI State Implementation Committees (SICs). The following websites will direct you to the SIC in your state. You can find information about small landowner forest management and how to report inconsistent practices. There are links to many other resources at the sites below: For the State Implementation Committee in Oregon State >> For the State Implementation Committee in Washington state >> Biomass Harvesting Biomass harvest is the removal of more woody material from a site than would be removed under typical roundwood harvest. For more information click here. Reforestation and Afforestation In planning for the future, you should consider both reforestation and afforestation as ways to enhance the productivity of your land. For more information click here. More Information Contact your Longview representative if you need assistance finding additional resources in your state.

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