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For three generations, we have seen three rotation cycles of forests and had the firsthand privilege to witness that sustainably managed forests can provide materials for our needs while maintaining ecological integrity and improving the livelihoods of rural forest communities.

OAK launched the Sustainable Forest Partnership Program (SFPP) to support its third-party suppliers to manage & protect their forests.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The SFPP is a program promoting better land use practices, forest and biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development for local forest communities by suppliers in our supply chain.
Bolster suppliers’ commitment to No Deforestation, No Peat and No Exploitation (NDPE)
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Increase awareness, knowledge and capacity amongst suppliers to adopt best practices in Sustainable Forest Management
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Prioritize conservation through high conservation value (HCV) approach and determine set-aside areas to protect areas of ecological and biodiversity importance
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Encourage suppliers to manage HCV areas under precautionary approach and implementing Reduced Impact Logging (RIL) practices in natural forests
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Encourage suppliers to conduct sosial & community engagement and community development leading to improvement in community livelihoods
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Promote gender equality
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Support suppliers to achieve or maintain international voluntary SFM certification
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Why what we do matters?

Natural forests are under pressure for land use conversion for agriculture and illegal activities in the absence of commercially viable and sustainable alternatives.

One sustainable source of finance for the long-term protection of natural forests and for the livelihoods of local communities is well-managed selective harvesting of commercial timber.

Through OAK’s sustainability sourcing policy and the SFPP, we are proud to say that we are enabling the long-term protection of forest areas of vital ecological importance and ensuring sustainable development outcomes in rural communities.

Impact & Activities

Partnerships & Collaborations

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Be a part of OAK’s journey to unlock the benefits from becoming a solution for the Forests and the World.

Technical Assistance
and Support
SFPP provides technical assistance to support suppliers to improve their sustainable practices.
Reputation and
Market Recognition
Build a strong reputation in the market as a responsible supplier.
Attain International
Certification
SFPP provides the foundation, pathway, and support for partner suppliers to achieve international certification.
Improved Access to
International Market
OAK has existing high-quality sales channels for FSC Certified wood products that pay a premium for FSC certified timber.
Long Term Supply
Partnership
Following a proven track record of performance  and delivery, OAK can provide supply offtake, providing demand stability for high-performing suppliers.
Unlock Carbon
Potential
Under the SFPP, with proper RIL implementation, OAK can help suppliers prepare and develop projects to generate additional revenue from verified Emission Reductions.

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