Habitat Protection
We manage working forests to keep them healthy, productive, and full of life.
We manage working forests to keep them healthy, productive, and full of life.
From the U.S. Pacific Northwest to New Zealand, we manage our forests with the future in mind. We protect habitat, support biodiversity, and sustain vital resources.
Through active management, science-based conservation, and close partnerships with local communities, we safeguard these landscapes. At the same time, we provide renewable wood products to the communities and markets that depend on them.
Pacific Northwest Forest Management
Our US Forestry operations bring together active forest management and habitat conservation to support biodiversity and forest health. Through voluntary, federal Habitat Conservation Plans and Safe Harbor Agreements, we work to maintain healthy and resilient forests, supporting diverse ecosystems while also producing renewable wood products.
Wildlife & Habitat Commitments
A 50-year agreement in Pacific and Grays Harbor counties, Washington, designed to protect multiple species including the northern spotted owl and marbled murrelet, two species listed under the Endangered Species Act. As one of the first forestry-related HCPs in the nation, it served as a model for incorporating conservation into long-term forest management.
This 60-year agreement in Lewis and Skamania counties, Washington, protects habitat for the northern spotted owl and marbled murrelet, while allowing for ongoing, sustainable forest management. Through the agreement, we commit to habitat conservation, active habitat development, and careful harvest planning that maintain the ecological conditions these birds need to survive.
A 50-year agreement that conserves wildlife habitat in Clackamas County, Oregon, while balancing sustainable timber production. Spanning 30,000 acres, it safeguards many species including the northern spotted owl and salmon through measures like stream protection, road management and protection of sensitive areas. It shows how working forests can sustain both ecological health and economic viability for decades to come. The HCP has a parallel agreement with the Oregon Department of Forestry. Learn more about our work to enhance protection on these lands.Â
Caring for NZ Native Species
In New Zealand, our operations manage forests to protect native biodiversity while honoring the cultural and environmental values of each region. This approach includes setting aside conservation areas, working closely with local councils, and partnering with organizations to preserve sensitive landscapes for future generations.Â
Initiatives such as Significant Natural Areas (SNAs) and QEII National Trust covenants help ensure ecological integrity and community priorities remain central to our long-term forestry practices.
Safeguarding NZ biodiversity
We collaborate with conservation partners throughout New Zealand to safeguard native species and support their recovery.Â
In the Geraldine region of New Zealand’s South Island, we are restoring a 16-hectare inland wetland to native habitat. The project enhances water quality, supports native biodiversity, and creates habitat corridors for species such as the critically endangered long-tailed bat (pekapeka). Since 2020, more than 16,000 native plants have been established, with ongoing care planned through 2025 and beyond. Learn more about our work to restore Robinson Kakuhu Wetland.Â
As members of the Long-Tailed Bat Working Group, we’re contributing to efforts to protect this nationally critical species—one of only two native bat species in New Zealand. The long-tailed bat plays an important role in controlling insect populations, but faces severe declines due to habitat loss and introduced predators. Our work includes protecting key roosting sites, supporting predator control, and contributing to research that informs conservation strategies. Learn more about our work to support the pekapeka.
On Matakana Island, located on New Zealand’s North Island, we support Predator Free 2050 to protect nesting sites for the New Zealand dotterel—a threatened shorebird found only in New Zealand. These birds rely on open sandy beaches for breeding, making them especially vulnerable to predators and habitat disturbance. We’re also actively restoring sand dunes that serve as vital breeding grounds, helping ensure these rare birds have a safe place to raise their young.