2021 SFI Public Summary Report

F&W Forestry Services Inc. Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) Forest Management Standard [2015- 2019]

Date: May 07, 2021

Project Scope and Objectives

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) completed a Certification Assessment on F&W Forestry Services Inc.’s (“F&W” or “the Company”) forest management activities on the Shasta Cascade Timberlands (“SCT”) in Northern California. The forest management activities on the SCT property are managed by FWS Forestry Services (“FWS”), which is a subsidiary of F&W, out of their central office in Redding, CA. The Lead Assessor was James Lucas, EMS (LA) and Assessment team members were Sean Pledger, EMS (LA) and Jim Ostrowski, contract Technical Expert (CA RPF). The assessment team was accompanied by F&W’s SFI Representatives, Rosalie Carnam and Andrew Carlo.

The primary objective of the assessment was to assess the Company’s SFI management system and to evaluate the Company’s implementation of the SFI Standard in the field.

Client Profile

FWS is a contract forest manager for the 170,000-acre SCT property with tracts in Shasta, Siskiyou, and Trinity Counties, California. The SCT property consists of interior California timberlands, which include Douglas- fir, white fir, ponderosa pine, and other mixed conifers. The property encompasses five management units from Eureka, CA north to the Oregon Border.

Indicators

All of the indicators in the SFI Forest Management Standard were within the scope of the assessment, except for Objective 13, since none of the land managed by the Company is public land. There were no substitute indicators.

Assessment Process

On March 9, 2021, the assessment team remotely conducted interviews and reviewed appropriate documentation to assess policies and procedures and tested the implementation of SFI program requirements at the Central Office in Redding, CA. On April 20th, the assessment team conducted field assessments in the Redding area and on April 21st, the assessment team remotely completed the office portion of the assessment. In total, the assessment team spent four days at the central office (including document review time) and one day on-site for the field assessment. The field activities included two active timber harvest operations and adjacent roads management, one completed harvest site, and one recently planted silviculture site.

Due to travel restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the office portion of this Assessment used Information and Communication Technology (“ICT”) and was completed remotely, as per the Accreditation requirements and IAF MD4 guidance.

Summary of Conformance, Findings, and Good Management Practices

FOREST MANAGEMENT SFI Forest Management Evidence of Conformity Objective Objective 1. Forest Evidence: Interviews with FWS Foresters and Specialists. Review of SCT Option Management A and annual report/inventory update, SCT SFMP, Inventory update procedure, Planning Harvest tracking spreadsheet, a sample of Timber Harvest Plans and field site To ensure forest visits. management plans include long-term Summary: FWS operates SCT under a California Department of Forestry (“CAL sustainable harvest FIRE”) approved Option A plan which documents the long-term sustained yield. levels and measures Woodstock is used to determine an even flow harvest schedule, and their inventory to avoid forest data is used to adjust FVS Growth & Yield curves. The 10-year rolling average conversion harvest shall not exceed the long-term sustained yield (“LTSY”). The approved Option A LTSY is 700,000 MMBF. Inventory updates are ongoing with their cruise and harvest tracking systems and are being transitioned to a LiDAR based inventory. Re-inventory of the entire estate is planned for a 10-year rotation.

FWS’ Land Classification System provides a high-level classification of each stand according to the primary cover type and management objective. This land classification system is used for reporting acreage and forest inventory, and supports their Strategic Modeling, Strategic Planning and Timber Harvest Planning efforts. The Company has developed their own wildlife habitat relationship classification system for use with Assisi Inventory Management System. FWS’ Geographic Information System (“GIS”) database documents all relevant resource features and includes US Geological Survey data on soils.

Forest practices are documented in Timber Harvest Plans (“THP”) files, GIS and inventory updates based on planting, thinning, and harvesting activities. The only "conversion" is to promote wildlife habitat such as meadow enhancement projects which have been authorized by CAL FIRE.

No Nonconformities or Opportunities for Improvement were identified related to this performance measure.

Objective 2. Forest Evidence: Interviews with FWS foresters, review of FWS SFI Crosswalk Health and document, planting records, CA forestry/silviculture regulations, various Timber Productivity Harvest Plans. To ensure long-term forest productivity, Summary: THP's designate silviculture objectives as per CA silviculture carbon storage and regulations. Prior to 2020, CA called for reforestation of 300 trees per acre (“tpa”) conservation of forest point count in 5 years post-harvest but in 2020, the state lowered its requirements resources through to 150 tpa on private lands. FWS is currently evaluating how the reduction might prompt reforestation, affect long-term sustained yield estimates and has kept their reforestation at 300 afforestation, tpa for the time being. FWS’ goal is to meet the California stocking requirements as minimized chemical soon after logging operations are completed which usually is within a year after use, soil conservation, harvest which meets the SFI requirements. At this time, the only improved seed and protecting forests sources are for Ponderosa pine and all others are woods run. FWS is member in from damaging several tree improvement coops in the Region and better access to improved seed is agents. a priority. The only trees planted are native species with species planted being: Ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, white fir with some limited planting of incense cedar and limited Jeffrey pine and red pine.

FWS practices both even and uneven aged silviculture on the SCT property. In the even aged harvests, FWS will protect any advanced regeneration if it is not merchantable and for uneven aged harvests, all logs which will be harvested, and all non-merchantable trees will be left for future harvests. Current FWS policy is to maintain sufficient retention within any even-aged unit of at least 10% or more. The retention includes a combination of advanced regeneration and other structural stand components that are reflective of the stand conditions before harvest. There are no afforestation programs on FWS lands.

FWS has developed an Integrated Pest Management (“IPM”) policy & procedure which ensures that not all stands get chemically treated as all stands are evaluated and treatment is based on need. FWS uses qualified contractors to create chemical use prescriptions tailored to each site. All treatments are ground based and most units get a pre-treatment to control hardwoods and are assessed for any future treatments. FWS is a member of the Certified Research Forest Group Cooperative (“CRFG”) whose mission is to find less toxic and less harmful chemicals deemed highly hazardous. A number of FWS staff are currently in the process of getting their Pesticide Control Advisors (“PCA”) licenses to develop herbicide prescriptions for treatment in-house.

Chemical use is limited to label requirements and is regulated by CA State law and FWS uses a sole licensed chemical applicator and their contract specifies all legal requirements including CA applicator licensing. FWS do not use any World Health Organization (“WHO”) listed chemicals.

Soils maps are in the FWS GIS. During THP field work, soils are evaluated and there is a section in THP's regarding soils and their erodibility. BMP's are required in the field to address soils issues. Logger training, pre-works, on-site supervision and close outs are used to ensure that post-harvest conditions don't compromise site productivity. FWS uses existing roads where able and any new construction or upgrades of roads are built to current standards.

Staff monitor forest health issues across the land base. Most salvage issues can be dealt with through the Forest Practices Act 10% "dead and dying" exemption and the Company uses its logging contractors for this type of activity on an opportunistic basis.

FWS’ fire protection program includes asset protection, installation of fuel breaks, participation with loCAL FIRE Safe Council Coordination, MOU’s with adjacent landowners and public land managers to coordinate on fire breaks, land ownership and fire coordination.

No Nonconformities were identified related to this performance measure.

One Opportunity for Improvement was noted relating to the use of planted tree seedling stock which is largely from woods run seed sources at present. While FWS has made some efforts to address seed sourcing, they could look further into opportunities to source improved planting stock for the SCT property where economically and biologically feasible to do so.

Objective 3. Evidence: Interviews with FWS foresters, FWS SFI Crosswalk document, North Protection and Curtis, South Trumpet, Black Cub THP's including CAL FIRE compliance Maintenance of inspections, FWS contract - Del Logging, GIS review Water Resources To protect the water Summary: The SCT property is located exclusively in California. The State has a quality of rivers, rigorous set of forestry practices which covers everything from planning harvest streams, lakes, levels to silviculture. Forest practices are largely captured in Timber Harvest Plans wetlands and other which are documents written by Professional Foresters in CA. Plans are rigorously water bodies through reviewed by the State agency, CAL FIRE, and a suite of forestry, wildlife and other meeting or exceeding specialists (geologists, Geotech’s, archaeologists etc.) before being approved. Once THP's are approved, CAL FIRE compliance officers visit the sites at the completion 3 best management of all phases (harvest, yard & final) plus reforestation. Additionally, FWS practices. Operations foresters manage qualified road & logging contractors from Pre-work, active inspections and close out phases. THP's have detailed plans for roads and water management including culvert placement and cumulative effects monitoring on watershed. Due to the highly prescriptive nature of forestry on private lands in CA, the risk to water quality is relatively low throughout the phases. During the assessment, various THP’s were reviewed with FWS staff both in the office and the field.

FWS provided an executed contract for logging operations which contains legal compliance language including Federal, State and local laws. All units have a Pre- work conference with contractors where they are provided THP's, additional maps, ticket books and any issues with harvest units are covered with forestry staff. Operations staff are generally on site 1-2 times per week to inspect logging activity and close outs are completed as per CA regulations. CAL FIRE also inspects activities randomly and at the conclusion of phases.

The GIS contains base map layers of all water features. THP layout is conducted by FWS staff and a suite of contract RPF's who do THP development. RPF’s and layout staff protect all water features by locating and adequately buffering water features. Installation of BMP's (water bars, slash filter, temp culverts etc.) are required during harvest to ensure water is controlled when needed. During harvest unit data collection, soils information including erosion hazard, permeability and compaction is collected and managed through harvest system and season. THP's contain detailed information to manage water and protect all water bodies and are legally enforceable plans. Approved THP’s have been determined to be in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the Water Quality Control Plan for the North Coast Region. Implementation is completed through management of logging and road building contractors and ensuring that plans are carried out on the ground as detailed in THP's.

Activities are seasonally restricted as required and for tracts and roads systems which are seasonally sensitive, activities are typically limited to dry summer seasons only. Some areas (Anderson tract) are at lower elevations and have rocked roads which allows operations to take place in winter in those areas. For any seasonal wet weather, activities are shut down if conditions might impair water quality and result in erosion.

No Nonconformities or Opportunities for Improvement were identified related to this performance measure.

Objective 4. Evidence: Interviews with FWS Foresters and Specialists, and US DF&W Conservation of specialists. Review of California Natural Diversity Database, SFI Crosswalk, SCT Biological FMP, Bear Creek Conservation Easement, a Sample of Timber Harvest Plans Diversity (THP) and field site visits. To manage the quality and Summary: The THP planning process requires a review of California Natural distribution of Diversity Database (“CNDDB”) data on known occurrences of T&E species. THP's wildlife habitats and are reviewed by a wildlife biologist upon submission to CAL FIRE. The development contribute to the and review of THP's considers stand level and landscape level ecological factors. conservation of FWS follows all State regulatory protocols for monitoring and surveying as part of biological diversity by the evaluation of biological resources for timber harvest planning preparation. developing and These are documented in Sections 2, 3, and 4 of THP’s. The SCT FMP also implementing stand- documents FWS’ forest management programs and commitments related to and landscape-level retention. Riparian area's (where many Threatened & Endangered (“T&E”) species measures that tend to occur) are largely protected across the ownership. Botanical surveys and promote a diversity of wildlife surveys take place when there is a question of a potential occurrence. Owl types of habitat and surveys are conducted annual to monitor Northern Spotted Owl’s (“NSO”) successful stages, and populations. Known NSO sites are protected with large buffers. FWS follow all State the conservation of requirements and provide data back to California Department of Fish and Wildlife 4 forest plants and through the CNDDB portal on new and known occurrences of wildlife. When there animals, including is a question of the presence of a species of concern, a biologist or ecologist will aquatic species, as review the site. Wildlife and botanical surveys are submitted to CAL FIRE as part of well as threatened the THP due diligence, and newly identified sites are updated in the CNDDB. In the and endangered Pondosa tract they operate under an Elk Management Plan. species, Forests with Exceptional FWS’ inventory system and GIS is kept current with updates continually throughout Conservation Value, the year. Year-end roll up of inventory involves a check of all updates over the old-growth forests course of the year. FWS also subscribes to a satellite imagery provider (Planet Labs) and ecologically to confirm the actual boundaries of harvest units. Riparian features are mapped in important sites. their GIS and protected as required by State regulation. Riparian assessments are completed during the THP planning process.

Staff attend an annual invasive species workshop. When invasive plants or animals are identified the sighting is documented. The most significant invasive plant of concern to the SCT lands is scotch broom which is actively managed with herbicide when it is identified.

Fire is always a concern in Northern California. Broadcast burning is not actively used as a management tool, with pile burning being FWS’ primary use of fire. Some slash grinding has taken place to reduce fuel loads and increase utilization.

Approximately 20% of the SCT lands are included in stand level reserve zones, either in riparian reserve zones or habitat retention areas. At least half these areas are effectively reserved from harvest indefinitely and will continue to progress towards old growth (“OG”) forest conditions. Additionally, two areas of poorly stocked late-seral species located on poor sites that have been classified as no- harvest to promote additional old growth features. However, fire in the region often limits the number of OG acres.

No Nonconformities were identified related to this performance measure.

One Opportunity for Improvement was noted relating to the data sources FWS uses to help ensure all known locations of sensitive, threatened or endangered species are identified while preparing Timber Harvest Plans. During the Assessment, it was noted that the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) includes an unprocessed data submissions layer which may include unverified occurrences of species of concern. FWS may wish to review this unprocessed data to determine if any previously unknown occurrences have been reported in relation to the Shasta Cascade Timberlands.

Objective 5. Evidence: Interviews with FWS Foresters and Specialists, Review of FWS Management of Policies and Procedures, SFI Crosswalk, Visual Resource Assessment – Blackberry Visual Quality THP and other sample THPs. and Recreational Benefits Summary: There are a few areas where FWS needs to consider visual To manage the visual management including the I-5 Corridor, the Canyon landscape unit and the Mt. impact of forest Bradley landscape unit. Visuals management in these areas is described in the operations and THP's and includes additional retention or the use of variable retention harvesting. provide recreational Each THP will have a cumulative watershed analysis conducted and this will opportunities for the consider visual impacts. Green up requirements are 5 ft or 5 years with at least 300 public. feet and a logical harvest unit between two openings. The maximum even aged harvest unit size is 20 acres with 30 acres permissible with greater levels of retention. In highly visible areas, additional retention will be prescribed on even aged harvests to provide a visual screen. With the exception of fire salvage, FWS clearcuts do not exceed 20 ac. Over the past 12 months the average CC size is 18.8 ac.

Most of the SCT property is gated and access is restricted for fire liability reasons. Individuals or organizations can request access by contacting the local offices. There are some areas where FWS works with recreation stakeholders to ensure safe use of their lands, such as along the Pacific Crest Trail. They are also in discussions 5

with the Mt. Shasta Trails Association to several miles of trail through a portion of the property. Additional special sites/trails exist across the ownership where the property manager deals with user groups on an individual basis.

No Nonconformities or Opportunities for Improvement were identified related to this performance measure.

Objective 6. Evidence: Interviews with FWS Foresters and Specialists. Review of California Protection of Natural Diversity Database, FWS SFI Crosswalk, SCT SFMP, Bear Creek Special Sites Conservation Easement, Sample of Timber Harvest Plans and field site visits. To manage lands that are geologically or Summary: Potential special sites encountered/considered by FWS are areas of culturally important geological instability, archeological sites and highly visible areas. For potentially in a manner that unstable sites FWS consults with a professional geologist, USGS and CAL FIRE takes into account during the THP pre-consult period, and in some cases decides not to harvest the their unique qualities. area. THP's have a confidential archeological addendum where certain areas may be reserved from harvest due to archeological conflicts. This ensures sensitive site information is not disclosed publicly which can lead to damage. FWS' foresters undergo training by CAL FIRE and other professionals to conduct archeological surveys. CAL FIRE Archeologists review protection measures to ensure they are sufficient. Tribes are notified by CAL FIRE and FWS of proposed operations prior to, and during THP submissions. Any newly identified sites will be added to FWS’ GIS and communicated back to CAL FIRE for appropriate data maintenance.

No Nonconformities or Opportunities for Improvement were identified related to this performance measure.

Objective 7. Evidence: Interviews with FWS Foresters and Specialists, SFI Crosswalk Efficient Use of document, Atkins & South Trumpet THP's including CAL FIRE compliance Fiber Resources inspections, FWS contract - Del Logging, GIS review, Sample of Timber Harvest To minimize waste Plans and field site visits. and ensure the efficient use of fiber Summary: FWS Operations Foresters help ensure log specifications are reviewed resources. during harvest inspections and feedback from mills on log quality. Loggers receive log quality training throughout the year and during spring training sessions. The SCT property has nearby biomass markets at Burney & Anderson power facilities and economics of haul plays a role in which blocks get chipped. There are some small non-timber forest products markets as well including boughs and Christmas trees.

No Nonconformities or Opportunities for Improvement were identified related to this performance measure.

Objective 8. Evidence: Interviews with FWS Foresters and Specialists, Review of Cal Natural Recognize and Diversity Database, SFI Crosswalk, SCT SFMP, Bear Creek Conservation Respect Easement, FWS Policies and Procedures, CalFire Native American Contact List Indigenous and Sample THP files. Peoples’ Rights To recognize and Summary: F&W’s policies and procedures document contains an Indigenous respect Indigenous People and Historical, Cultural site policy stating that respecting the rights, Peoples’ rights and traditions, and customs of Indigenous Peoples is important to FWS and its traditional management approach. FWS foresters receive archaeological training annually. knowledge. FWS communicates with local tribes during the THP planning process and CalFire sends an official referral to tribe during plan review. There is limited interest by the local tribes to the SCT lands. If a new archaeological feature is identified the THP requires specific protection measures which are approved by a CalFire Archeologist and again referred to the tribes. Lithic scatter was found and protected on one recent THP. In general, most of the areas considered important to the tribes have been identified and protected.

Any inquiries and concerns from tribes are responded to in a timely manner. Tribal representatives sometimes participate in pre-harvest field inspections. FWS does hear back regularly from tribe that they provide information to, usually with follow up questions. FWS recently hosted a field tour for interested members of the Pitt River Tribe regarding a concern over the impacts of a proposed wind farm on the viewshed. Concerns were discussed and addressed where possible. The Cal Environmental Review Process is ongoing and open to receive public comments.

No Nonconformities or Opportunities for Improvement were identified related to this performance measure.

Objective 9. Legal Evidence: Interviews with FWS Foresters and Specialists, SFI Crosswalk and Regulatory document, interview with CA Department of Fish and Wildlife staff, various THP's Compliance and FWS inspections, CAL FIRE compliance inspections, FWS contract - Del To comply with Logging, GIS review and field site visits. applicable federal, provincial, state, and Summary: A number of FWS staff members are California RPF's and all have local laws and access to laws on-line. One RPF is a member of the CA Forestry Association and regulations. another is the Past-Chair of the CA Licensed Forester Association. Staff training is delivered as required and logger training is delivered through the Associated California Loggers Pro-Logger Certification and Training Program.

During the assessment, staff from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife were interviewed. The discussion focused on the management of Threatened and Endangered Species on the SCT property and the requirements of the Federal and California Endangered Species Acts. Additional discussion was had focused on the State process for reviewing THP’s and ensuring compliance during operations and post-harvest silviculture activities.

FWS abides by all Federal, State (in this case CA and WA) and local laws and ordinances relating to civil rights, equal employment opportunities, anti- discrimination and anti-harassment, workers’ compensation, indigenous people’s rights, workers’ and communities right to know, prevailing wages, worker’s rights to organize, and occupational health and safety. FWS respects the rights of workers and labor representatives encompassing the intent of the International Labor Organization core conventions.

No Nonconformities or Opportunities for Improvement were identified related to this performance measure.

Objective 10. Evidence: Interviews with FWS Foresters and Specialists, Review of SFI Forestry Crosswalk, SCT SFMP, Precision Forestry Coop website, Certified Forest Research Research, Science Group White Paper, Northern Sierra Tree Improvement Associate White Paper, a and Technology Sample of Timber Harvest Plans and field site visits. To invest in forestry research, science and Summary: FWS staff participate in a range of research organizations and forestry technology, upon co-operatives. They are a board member of the Precision Forestry Cooperative which sustainable which has a mandate to apply advanced technology to the Forest Industry. FWS forest management also have good relationships with researchers in the USFS Pacific Southwest and decisions are based Northwest Research Stations, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and the and broaden the University of Idaho, among other organizations. awareness of climate change impacts on FWS has joined the California SFI Implementation Committee (CA SIC). Amongst forests, wildlife and other efforts, CA SIC is focused on logger training, research contributions and biological diversity. community outreach.

Within the network of research organizations that FWS supports, analysis and reports have been produced on wildfire behavior and climate change impacts. Foresters could describe the range of anticipated changes to their lands due to climate change (i.e. more rain and longer growing seasons in the inland of Northern

California). New learnings are incorporated into activities on the land when applicable.

No Nonconformities or Opportunities for Improvement were identified related to this performance measure.

Objective 11. Evidence: Interviews with FWS Foresters and Specialists, FWS SFI Crosswalk, Training and FWS’ executed logging contract, GIS, Sample of Timber Harvest Plans including Education CAL FIRE compliance inspections and field site visits. To improve the implementation of Summary: FWS have a documented commitment to the SFI Standard which has sustainable forestry been provided to all staff. They have created a presentation which breaks down the practices through SFI Forest Management Standard and shows responsibilities for implementation appropriate training for each Objective. An initial training deck has been created and they are looking at and education other modules in the future which will be delivered through their training program. programs. All contractors are Licensed Timber Operator's (“LTO’s”) and Pro-logger Certified in the State.

No Nonconformities were identified related to this performance measure.

One Opportunity for Improvement was identified regarding better educating logging contractors about the SFI program.

Objective 12. Evidence: Interviews with FWS Foresters and Specialists, Review of SFI Community Crosswalk, SCT FMP, FWS Policies and Procedures, Forest Operations Manual, Involvement and stakeholder/user group communication records, Bear Creek Easement and 2020 Landowner SCT Year-end Activities Report. Outreach To broaden the Summary: FWS has joined the CA SIC and will begin participating this year. They practice of will work with the SIC to identify how best FWS can contribute. Currently they sustainable forestry contribute annual funding to community organizations plus substantial in-kind through public time and benefits such as donating elk tags to a local charity for auction. FWS is a outreach, education member the California Forestry Association and the Association of California and involvement, and Loggers. Through these organizations, they have supported tours for high school to support the efforts students and forestry education for teachers. And they currently host field tours on of SFI a request basis. Implementation Committees. FWS maintains a conservation easement on the Bear Creek property. This was established to protect a unique natural wetland resource. The easement requires specific protection measures and annual reporting to support ongoing measurement of changes relative to the baseline.

The CA SIC has an inconsistent practice reporting process. FWS responds directly to any inquiries/complaints they receive, which are rare but typically include complaints about dust or access restrictions.

No Nonconformities or Opportunities for Improvement were identified related to this performance measure.

Objective 13. N/A – FWS does not have forest management responsibilities on public lands. Public Land Management Responsibilities To participate and implement sustainable forest management on public lands.

Objective 14. Evidence: Interviews with FWS Foresters and Specialists, Review FWS Policies Communications and Procedures and 2020 SCT Year-end Activities Report. and Public Reporting Summary: PwC prepares an annual SFI audit report. The SFI Public Summary is To increase submitted annually. transparency and to annually report F&W was not yet certified at the time of this Initial Assessment. The annual progress on reporting requirement will be reviewed during the next Maintenance Assessment. conformance with the Through accounting records, GIS, THP files, and communication records F&W has SFI 2015-2019 Forest systems in place to retain the data to respond to the SFI survey. Management Standard. No Nonconformities or Opportunities for Improvement were identified related to this performance measure.

Objective 15. Evidence: Interviews with FWS and F&W staff and management, Review of SFI Management Crosswalk, FWS Policies and Procedures, SCT Q4 Report, and 2020 SCT Year-end Review and Activities Report. Continual Improvement Summary: FWS has regular meetings with F&W and the property owner to update To promote continual them on operational and strategic issues and successes. A quarterly review with the improvement in the property owners and management includes more in-depth reporting on range of practice of indicators, covering aspects of the SFI program. FWS has monitoring programs in sustainable forestry place to assess the impacts of their forestry practices. by conducting a management review and monitoring performance. No Nonconformities or Opportunities for Improvement were identified related to this performance measure.

Specific Good management practices are noted below:

● The Visual Resource Assessment for the Blackberry THP considered 28 viewpoints, and FWS has conducted a more comprehensive analysis identifying where SCT lands are visible from approximately 23 miles of the I-5 corridor.

● The overall level of preparation of F&W and FWS for the SFI Assessment was high and shows a good level of due diligence in preparing for the Assessment.

Conclusion

F&W Forestry has provided evidence of conformance with the requirements of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Forest Management Standard [2015-2019]. The Certificate can be obtained by contacting Andy Carlo of F&W Forestry at 802-223-8644. More information on F&W’s sustainable forestry program can be found at: https://fwforestry.net/.

The next SFI Assessment will be a Maintenance Assessment in the Summer of 2022. The registration expires on May 7, 2026.