The IKEA Group supports forest projects that promote the development of responsible forestry in our primary wood-sourcing countries. These forest projects are activity-based co-operations that focus on forest management, forest policy, research and education.
The projects contribute to IKEA's long-term goal for forestry and help secure a responsible wood supply for IKEA furniture production.
The IKEA Group has been involved in forestry projects since 2002, working together with organisations specialising in forest management, conservation and education. Read more below about the WWF and IKEA Co-operation on Forestry Projects, Sow a Seed, other forestry co-operations and the Rainforest Alliance.
ÌKEA and WWF Co-operation on Forest Projects WWF, the global conservation organisation, and IKEA Co-operation on Forestry Projects is based on the common goal of the two organisations: to better care for the world's forests. The IKEA Group and WWF are carrying out a series of projects to promote legal compliance in forestry and trade, reduce the levels of unsustainable logging and promote responsible forestry in priority regions. Read more
Sow a Seed The Sow a Seed project is helping to restore 18,500 hectares of rainforest in Malaysian Borneo, damaged by logging and further affected by fire in 1983. The aim is to restore the rainforest by planting a diverse range of indigenous tree species. In the initial phase, IKEA customers contributed generously with start-up funding for the project. Read more
Rainforest Alliance The IKEA Group supports the Rainforest Alliance to promote Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) forest management certification in China by educating foresters and stakeholders on the principles of FSC certification. The project provides key experts with the training, tools and materials to conduct Rainforest Alliance workshops in order to increase the level of sustainable forestry awareness in China.
Other forestry co-operations The IKEA Group actively engages in community projects and in dialogue with organisations dedicated to forest management, education and conservation. These co-operations support the implementation of IKEA's long-term forestry goals. Read more
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