Australian Forestry Standard (AFS)
Gunns Limited, the parent company of GPL, is the first Australian forest products company to achieve certification to the Australian Forestry Standard (AFS). The AFS is a sign of sustainable forestry management practices that was developed using stringent internationally agreed criteria. Strict social, environmental and economic standards are considered for certification to the AFS.

Australia has significantly raised its international profile with the mutual recognition of the AFS by the world's leading certification body, the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes (PEFC). The mutual recognition status now allows Gunns to access the PEFC logo for use in the international markets where labelling provides recognition for wood products which promote sustainable forest management.


Principles of Sustainable Forest Management
Gunns Limited has developed some key principles in Sustainable Forest Management. These principles are the pillars that underpin our policies and procedures in relation to forest management.


ISO 14001
Gunns' Forest operations first obtained ISO 14001 certification in December 1998, being the first in Australia to obtain this certification. This is clear evidence that Gunns environmental management systems meet global standards. Re-certification was obtained in November 2001 and Det Norske Veritas successfully carried out audit in May 2002.

For more useful information on Gunns Environmental Policies visit Gunns Environment and Conservation.