Sustainable forest management by the world's largest private forest owner Assi Domän, the world's largest private forest owner, has committed to the sustainable management and harvesting of all its forests, according to principles laid down by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and endorsed by WWF. This Gift to the Earth represents unprecedented support for the proper use of natural forests.
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Below are the steps that individuals are urged to take.
- Be sparing in your use of paper and, preferably use recycled paper
- Be moderate in your energy use (use low-energy light bulbs, high efficiency central heating
boiler,
double glazing)
- Be sparing in your use of water
- If you own a car, try biking or walking instead
- Make the choice for "green" energy
- Make conscientious use of detergents and cleansing agents. Preferably use products such as cleaning
vinegar, green soap, etc. Avoid products containing chlorine.
- Buy only wood products that carry the WWF-endorsed
FSC seal of approval that they have been sustainably harvested
- Campaign locally for protection of important woodlands/forests
- Adopt an acre
- Respond to forest action alerts on the WWF Web Site
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