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The Growing Forests – Growing a Future (GFGF)<\/em> programme is a Mercer initiative, supporting\u2014and in alliance with\u2014German forest owners in sustaining their forests to keep forestry alive. Mercer is one of the first companies within the German wood industry with such a large-scale tree-planting endeavour.<\/p>\n Apart from providing industry with much-needed pulp and timber, forests are valuable carbon sinks, watersheds, biodiversity enhancers, preventers of soil erosion and the livelihood source for millions of people. It is also a very popular and sought-after source of recreation and rest for the German public. 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It is indeed a collaborative effort to sustain\u2014and improve\u2014the health of German forests for our tomorrows.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”-90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(158,201,161,0.5) 0%|rgba(112,150,184,0.5) 100%” custom_padding=”100px||100px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text content_tablet=”<\/p>\n ” content_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#9EC9A1″ header_2_text_color=”#007600″ custom_margin=”0px||20px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#00253D” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Over the next few years, Mercer Holz will provide forest owners with carefully selected seedlings to be added to their forests. Among others, these include Douglas Fir, from North America, which is fast-growing and climate-adapted. The mixed variety will strengthen and create a more thriving and sustainable forest.<\/p>\n Germans proudly view forests as a vital part of their identity\u2014it is theirs\u2014 and love spending their free time exploring it. So, it is crucial that they are also included. The GFGF programme aims to increase awareness of the German public, eNGOs and policy makers of the necessity of working as a united whole in supporting forest owners.<\/p>\n We are inviting forest owners, members of the media and important figures within the forestry supply chain to a series of launch events, where Mercer Holz will distribute these seedlings to participating forest owners and raise awareness for this important topic.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/unserewaelder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Img_4.jpg” background_position=”top_center” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” title_text=”Img_4″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” disabled_on=”off|off|on” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” height_tablet=”400px” height_phone=”450px” height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”sustainability_commitment” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”100px||100px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text content_tablet=”<\/p>\n ” content_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#9EC9A1″ header_2_text_color=”#007600″ header_3_text_color=”#007600″ custom_margin=”0px||20px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#00253D” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n To be sustainable<\/a>, we look beyond the ability to meet our present needs and consider the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It\u2019s a commitment to manage and operate our business, including the natural resources under our care or direction, with a long-term view. We believe that in doing so, we will be able to deliver lasting value to our customers, employees, shareholders, communities and forest owners.<\/p>\n In alignment with Mercer\u2019s 8 Core Values<\/a>, we take our environmental, social and governance (ESG) responsibility and goals to heart. The decisions we make aim to reduce our carbon footprint<\/a>, boost financial performance, maximise the value of fibre from the forest, reduce our chemical and water use<\/a>, and prepare us for replacing fossil fuels with greener options on our road to net-zero carbon emissions.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#00253D” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We believe that by caring for the health and safety of our workers<\/a>, maintaining the environmental quality of our operations and being part of and actively engaged in the communities, we provide value for all our stakeholders. We insist on a safety-first mindset which we consider as non-negotiable.<\/p>\n We work to build all of these values and goals into our culture, which we refer to as \u2018the Mercer Way\u2019.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/mercerint.com\/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Read more” button_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”-90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(158,201,161,0.5) 0%|rgba(112,150,184,0.5) 100%” custom_padding=”100px||100px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||40px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text content_tablet=”<\/p>\n ” content_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#9EC9A1″ header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#007600″ custom_margin=”0px||20px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text content_tablet=”<\/p>\n ” content_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#9EC9A1″ header_2_text_color=”#007600″ header_3_text_color=”#007600″ custom_margin=”0px||20px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#00253D” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Apart from providing industry with much-needed timber for construction, furniture and household, forests are valuable carbon sinks, watersheds, biodiversity enhancers, preventers of soil erosion and the livelihood source for millions of people. It is also a very popular and sought-after source of recreation and rest for the German public, who view the German forests as their own.<\/p>\n The bark beetle calamity which has destroyed many forests in Germany is grave concern to all within the forestry supply chain. Climate change has also upset the equilibrium of these forests. The GFGF programme aims to bring awareness to these issues; supplying select seedlings to forest owners is a small step towards replacing and regenerating that which has been lost.<\/p>\n
Read more about how forests play a part<\/a> in sustaining life on the planet.<\/p>\nGrowing Forests<\/em><\/h1>\n
Growing a Future<\/span><\/h1>\n
How Does The<\/em><\/h2>\n
GFGF Programme Work<\/span><\/h2>\n
Growing Forests<\/em><\/h1>\n
Growing a Future<\/span><\/h1>\n
Mercer\u2019s Sustainability<\/em><\/h2>\n
Commitment<\/span><\/h2>\n
Growing Forests<\/em><\/h1>\n
Growing a Future<\/span><\/h1>\n
Why the Growing Forests – Growing a Future<\/em><\/h2>\n
programme is needed today<\/span><\/h2>\n
Growing Forests<\/em><\/h1>\n
Growing a Future<\/span><\/h1>\n
The importance of forests<\/h3>\n