Holmen's operation is based on the renewable and carbon-neutral raw material wood, which provides products that can be recycled as both material and energy.
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Sustainable forest management
Forestry is undergoing constant development. The requirements are changing. New knowledge is being added. Forest stewardship must therefore take a long-term perspective and follow the changing requirements in the world at large.
Sweden’s Forestry Act was passed in 1903 and lists the demands made by society on forest owners. The act says the forest is a renewable resource that must be managed so it will provide a sustainable good return. Consideration must be paid to nature, the cultural environment, reindeer herding and other interests.
One of the Act’s main articles states that new forest must be generated after harvesting. To achieve this, tested methods and tree species that are suitable to the location must be used via planting, seeding or natural regeneration. These measures must be implemented at the latest during the third year after the felling year.
The Holmen Group annually produces 35 million seedlings to be planted on harvested land.
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More on sustainable forest management
The art of growing forests
Would you like more information about how Holmen manage our forests?
Download bookletMap of protected forests
Se Holmen's and other major forest owners formal and voluntary set-aside areas in Sweden.
View mapForest regeneration
Holmen’s book "Future-smart forests" summarizes our view of how forests should be managed to ensure sustainability.
Read moreEnvironmental data
Download our Environmental Product Declaration and certificates such as FSC® (FSC-C110018), PEFC (PEFC/05-33-105), Carbon footprint and Composting.
Invercote product certificates
FSC®
PEFC
Composting Invercote G
Composting Invercote GP + Bio E
Invercote - Environmental and Carbon Footprint Declaration
Environmental data
Download our Environmental Product Declaration and certificates such as FSC® (FSC-C008588), Carbon footprint and Composting.
Incada product certificates
FSC®
FSC® Chain of Custody Certification
Incada - Environmental and Carbon Footprint Declaration
Biodiversity
Biodiversity is key to healthy, resilient, productive forest land. It is an integrated part of sustainable forest management.
Want to know more?
Contact Holmen Board and Paper's Sustainability Manager.