Certification of large tropical forest in Suriname
Certification of large tropical forest in Suriname
Highlights 2008 SFM – Suriname
Suma Lumber certifies 60.000ha
Suma Lumber Company NV is the first timber company in Suriname to receive the FSC forest management certificate. The reception of this certificate is not only a break through for the company, but a national milestone for Suriname as well. It is the only and first company in Suriname to receive this prestigious certificate. With the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), Suriname is considered one of the nations that take the protection and sustainable use of its forests seriously.
FSC is a non-governmental organization that awards its label to companies that manage their forests ecologically, economically and socially responsible. In this organization members are composed of representatives of the forest sector, conservation organizations and indigenous people.
The evaluation was carried out by Control Union Certifications accredited by FSC, who approved Suma Limber’s actions for sustainable forest management for certification. Therefore on 6th June 2008 the first FSC certificate in Suriname was awarded to Suma Lumber. Suma Lumber also established a European sales company to guide the exports to Europe. “Our company can now measure up to the international standards upheld by professional companies world wide”, said Etienne Boerenveen, founder of Suma Lumber. “After 10 years of investments, hard work and preparation, this certificate is the crown on our work, yet we cannot stop here” he continued.
“The certification of Suma Lumber proves that it is possible to certify a forest company in Suriname with determination, and a reasonable sum of investment”, said Haidy Malone, WWF Guianas Forest Conservation Officer. “We hope that this example will stimulate other companies to face this challenge as well”. She said.
Suma Lumber owns several forest concessions with a total of 60.000ha. Since 1999 the company produces timber and timber products that are responsibly harvested and processed for national and international markets. In 2004 Suma lumber initiated the step towards certification for its forest operation through the development of a Master Plan that would guide the process in collaboration with WWF Guianas.
Mr Michale Jong Tjien , minister of the Ministry of Land-use planning and forestry handed the certificate over to Suma Lumber on 3rd July in the presence of Dominiek Plouvier , regional representative of WWF Guianas and representatives of the Government of Suriname, forest sector and WWF Guianas. The Director of FSC Netherlands Sandra Muller addressed the meeting on video.
Suma Lumber certifies 60.000ha
Suma Lumber Company NV is the first timber company in Suriname to receive the FSC forest management certificate. The reception of this certificate is not only a break through for the company, but a national milestone for Suriname as well. It is the only and first company in Suriname to receive this prestigious certificate. With the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), Suriname is considered one of the nations that take the protection and sustainable use of its forests seriously.
FSC is a non-governmental organization that awards its label to companies that manage their forests ecologically, economically and socially responsible. In this organization members are composed of representatives of the forest sector, conservation organizations and indigenous people.
The evaluation was carried out by Control Union Certifications accredited by FSC, who approved Suma Limber’s actions for sustainable forest management for certification. Therefore on 6th June 2008 the first FSC certificate in Suriname was awarded to Suma Lumber. Suma Lumber also established a European sales company to guide the exports to Europe. “Our company can now measure up to the international standards upheld by professional companies world wide”, said Etienne Boerenveen, founder of Suma Lumber. “After 10 years of investments, hard work and preparation, this certificate is the crown on our work, yet we cannot stop here” he continued.
“The certification of Suma Lumber proves that it is possible to certify a forest company in Suriname with determination, and a reasonable sum of investment”, said Haidy Malone, WWF Guianas Forest Conservation Officer. “We hope that this example will stimulate other companies to face this challenge as well”. She said.
Suma Lumber owns several forest concessions with a total of 60.000ha. Since 1999 the company produces timber and timber products that are responsibly harvested and processed for national and international markets. In 2004 Suma lumber initiated the step towards certification for its forest operation through the development of a Master Plan that would guide the process in collaboration with WWF Guianas.
Mr Michale Jong Tjien , minister of the Ministry of Land-use planning and forestry handed the certificate over to Suma Lumber on 3rd July in the presence of Dominiek Plouvier , regional representative of WWF Guianas and representatives of the Government of Suriname, forest sector and WWF Guianas. The Director of FSC Netherlands Sandra Muller addressed the meeting on video.
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