Letter: Concerns Regarding West Fraser Compliance with SFI 2022 Forest Management and Fiber Sourcing Standards
June 11, 2026
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- Forestry
- Forests
- Headwaters
- Native Coldwater Fish
- Oldman Headwaters
- Rivers
- Rocky Mountain and Foothills Forests
- Species at Risk
Concerns Regarding West Fraser Compliance with SFI 2022 Forest Management and Fiber Sourcing Standards
On May 19th, 2026, AWA sent a letter on our Logging Review and concerns with West Fraser’s compliance with Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) objectives.
The SFI 2022 Forest Management and Fiber Sourcing Standards set clear expectations for certified organizations, including the protection of water resources, conservation of biological diversity, compliance with environmental laws, and the protection of species at risk and their habitats. Relevant objectives include:
- Objective 3 (Forest Management Standard): Protection and maintenance of water resources, including Performance Measures 3.1 and 3.2 related to water quality and riparian protection.
- Objective 4 (Forest Management Standard): Conservation of biological diversity, including Performance Measures 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3 related to biodiversity conservation, protection of threatened species, and safeguarding ecologically important sites
- Objective 4 (Fiber Sourcing Standard): Legal and regulatory compliance, including adherence to applicable environmental laws and demonstrated systems to ensure compliance.
To read the full letter please follow the link: Full Letter
On June 11th , per SFI’s suggestion, AWA filed a complaint with KMPG highlighting West Fraser’s lack of compliance with SFI’s 2022 Forest Management and Fiber Sourcing Standards.
To read the complaint follow the link: KPMG Official Complaint