Brownlee Lumber Company, Inc. (BLC) is committed to the protection of the
environment and responsible, sustainable development of our God-given resources.
The United States is the world's leading producer of forest products. More than
half (55%) of Pennsylvania, the home of our operations, is comprised of
commercial forests, making Pennsylvania the nation's leading producer of
hardwood-based material.
In conducting our operations, BLC will:
Emphasize, promote and teach the
understanding of environmental protection and wise multiple use of our forest
resources to our employees and the public;
Utilize qualified professional foresters for
timber management;
Comply with or exceed all applicable
federal, state and local regulations;
Practice sustainable forestry to meet the
needs of the present without compromising future generations;
Protect and enhance soil, air and water
quality; fish and wildlife habitat; cultural, historical and aesthetic values;
Establish and promote Best Management
Practices (BMPs) and silvicultural principles;
Strive to improve raw material utilization
for maximum efficient use of forest resources;
Regularly review our practices and
procedures on environmental performance.
BLC Environmental
Policy