What Is The Sustainable Forestry Initiative?

Many forest landowners in Louisiana practice sustainable forestry as a way
to assure their children, grandchildren and generations that follow have a place
to hunt, fish, work, camp, hike or drive through the rural splendor that is
Louisiana. The Sustainable Forestry Initiative promotes land management
practices that allow for the harvest of trees while enhancing the environment
for wildlife and clean water and planting new trees for the future. Many
generations can enjoy the economic benefits of Louisiana's No. 1 crop —
trees — as well as all the wildlife and environmental benefits for years to come.

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• All Louisiana forest landowners will manage their land using practices that
  are economically and environmentally responsible.

• Louisiana's forest will be protected from wildfire, pests, diseases, and other
  damaging agents in order to maintain and improve long-term forest health and productivity.  

• Special sites that are biologically, geologically, or historically important will be protected and managed in a manner that takes into account their unique qualities.  

• The Louisiana forestry community will continue to improve the practice of forest management and also to monitor, measure, and report the performance of its members in achieving its commitment to sustainable forestry.