Sustainable forest practises are a priority for Herb Shaw & Sons Limited.  The company realizes that such practices are not only economically beneficial today and tomorrow but believe they are crucial towards protecting the country’s wealth of natural resources for future generations of Canadians to enjoy.

Herb Shaw and Sons Limited has attained its FSC certification.  Having this certifcation tells our customers that our products come from managed forests which have met and exceeded strict environmental standards.

Sustainable Forest Lincensee (SFL)
Herb Shaw and Sons Limited is a shareholder in The Ottawa Valley Forest SFL and the Mazinaw-Lanark Forest SFL.

As shareholders in these managed forests, Herb Shaw and Sons Limited obtains harvesting rights and in return assumes responsibility for the maintenance of these Crown forests according to the Crown Forest Sustainability Act.  The Ottawa Valley Forest SFL “is committed to sustainable forest management and to ensuring the heritage and tradition of the Ottawa Vallet’s natural resources.”

“The main goal of OVF is to restore the majestic white and red pine forests that were once abundant in the area, whilealso increasing the representation of hemlock, yellow birch and red oak toward pre-settlement conditions.”

Canadian Lumbermen’s Association
Herb Shaw and Sons Limited is also a member of the Canadian Lumbermen’s Association.  This organization is accredited with the Candian Lumber Standards Accreditation Board and the American Lumber Standrds Committee.  In addition to certifying lumber graders, CLA provides supervisory services to its members allowing certified softwood lumber to be stamped as certified material.  Read more...