Domtar, Nature Conservancy Partner in Largest Private Land Conservation Agreement in Canada
As stewards of one of the largest renewable resources on our planet, Domtar has long been committed to safeguarding natural forests and biodiversity. This is accomplished through our sustainable forest management practices and by also forging meaningful, long-term relationships with key stakeholders with whom we can work in collaboration towards land conservation efforts.
Located nearly equidistant by road between our Dryden and Espanola, Ontario, mills, the Hearst Forest encompasses over 12,000 square kilometres (4,633 square miles). It is one of the largest forests in the province.
In 2021, Domtar made history by entering a long-term partnership with Nature Conservancy Canada (NCC), which includes the largest private land conservation agreement
in Canada’s history.
As Canada’s leading national land conservation organization, NCC’s mission is to create a legacy for future generations by conserving important natural areas and biological diversity across all regions of Canada.
The objective of our partnership is to work in collaboration to promote the benefits of science-based conservation to achieve durable conservation outcomes, and to encourage others to support NCC’s conservation mission.
The conservation of the Hearst Forest also serves as the foundation for the emerging relationship between NCC and Domtar, providing a rich opportunity to demonstrate the value of long-term conservation partnerships. We look forward to exploring other areas of future collaboration with NCC to achieve our common goal and commitment to maintaining a healthy planet for everyone.
