Construction company VolkerWessels has reached an agreement with the Dutch Union of Forest Groups and FSC® Netherlands for the climate-proofing of at least 500 hectares of forest in the Netherlands over the next two years.
Smart measures will be implemented to enable the forests to sequester more carbon dioxide and make them more resistant to the effects of climate change. Eventually VolkerWessels plans to use the timber harvested from these forests in its construction projects.
VolkerWessels is investing up to Euro 100,000 in climate-smart forestry. The amount consists partly of a fixed contribution from VolkerWessels and partly of a doubling by VolkerWessels of voluntary contributions by employees.
The Dutch Union of Forest Groups will spend the money on three FSC-certified forests in various parts of the Netherlands, implementing measures that will increase carbon sequestration by these forests, enhance biodiversity and also give a positive boost to the forests’ amenity value.
The Dutch Union of Forest Groups is the umbrella organisation of the forest groups: independent cooperatives of and for owners of forests and nature areas.
FSC Netherlands focuses on promoting and increasing demand for FSC-certified products on the Dutch market.
