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Harding Treated Timbers ensure that their tree farming and treating operations are conducted on a sustainable basis (ecologically, economically and socially). HTT recognises the impact of its operations on the environment and this impact is kept to a minimum.
In order to achieve this HTT subscribes to the following principles:
Compliance with Applicable Laws
HTT only establishes plantations on land that has been granted a permit or that qualifies for afforestation and their operations are conducted according to the laws of the land.
Social Responsibility
Staff are encouraged to conduct their operations in such a manner as to create wealth for the communities in which they live. This is achieved by using, wherever feasible, local labour and local processors. Education and upliftment of labour results in a contented, productive work force.
Communication and Education
HTT promotes awareness of environmental issues and of new technologies to ensure that operations are conducted on a sustainable basis.
Research and Development
HTT supports research and development within the foresty industry 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 highest standards of occupational health and safety are practised. All staff members are encouraged to adopt this policy.
Annual Review of Policy
HTT is an FSC approved company and are audited on an annual basis to ensure that these standards are being maintained.
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