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Directors will, as far as possible, ensure that their
staff conduct their tree farming operations on a sustainable
basis (ecologically, economically and socially). HTT
recognises the impact of its operations on the environment.
These impacts will be kept to a minimum as far as it
is reasonable.
In order to achieve this HTT subscribes to the following
principles:
Compliance with Applicable Laws
HTT should only establish plantations on land that has
been granted a permit or that qualifies for afforestation
and their operations should be conducted according to
the laws of the land.
Social Responsibility
Staff will be encouraged to conduct their operations
in such a manner as to create wealth for the communities
in which they live. This will be achieved by using,
wherever feasible, local labour and local processors.
Education and upliftment of labour will result in a
contented, productive work force.
Communication
and Education
HTT will promote an awareness of environmental issues
and of new technologies to ensure that operations are
conducted on a sustainable basis.
Conservation
All landowners should set aside areas worthy of conservation.
This would include representative eco-systems, natural
forests, refuges for rare and endangered species, wetlands
and sites of archaeological, cultural or historic interest.
Biodiversity on farms will be encouraged at every opportunity.
Research and Development
HTT will support research and development to optimise
the use of resources on a sustainable basis and to gain
a better understanding of the impact of plantation forestry
on the natural environment.
Work and Living Environments
The Company's policy is that only the highest standards
of occupational health and safety are acceptable. Members
will be encouraged to adopt this policy and also encouraged
to provide an acceptable living environment for employees.
Annual Review of Policy
HTT supports the Principles and Criteria of the Forest
Stewardship Council.
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