"Since 2007, Maderacre has held FSC forest management certification, making it the oldest certified forestry concession in Peru. Since then, it has maintained its certification through annual audits and renewals every five years. Additionally, since 2020, it has received ecosystem service declarations based on verified impacts related to Biodiversity Conservation and Carbon Sequestration across the approximately 270,000 hectares of certified forest under its management. We are also aware of various initiatives Maderacre has undertaken with local communities surrounding its concession, fostering harmonious and mutually beneficial relationships." mutuo.”

"Maderera Río Acre (MADERACRE) is the leading FSC-certified forestry company in the country, holding the oldest forest management (NC-FM/COC-002176) and chain of custody (NC-COC-002189) certifications since 2007. These certifications have undergone annual audits and reevaluations every five years. Additionally, in 2019, MADERACRE expanded its FSC certification scope to include the Ecosystem Services module, covering Biodiversity Conservation and Carbon Sequestration & Storage. This certification has validated Maderacre’s continuous efforts in biodiversity monitoring and conservation within its managed forests. Furthermore, we are well aware of Maderacre’s REDD+ initiative and have witnessed its contribution to reducing deforestation in the Tahuamanu province, promoting forest conservation and the sustainable development of local communities."

Nearly one-third of tropical forests are designated for timber production. However, poorly managed commercial logging can degrade ecosystems and fragment habitats, threatening biodiversity. On the other hand, when logging is managed responsibly, it has the potential to support local livelihoods and economic development while also conserving biodiversity and other vital services that forests provide. There are several examples of sustainable forest management, such as Maderacre and its REDD+ initiatives, which have positively contributed to the sustainable management of the Tahuamanu forests by helping reduce deforestation in the region and generating formal employment. WWF has been involved in research within Maderacre’s concession, which has added valuable knowledge on forest management and conservation."

"Research conducted by our partner, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, has demonstrated that Maderacre’s sustainable forest management in the Tahuamanu region and its REDD+ initiatives have helped reduce deforestation and conserve wildlife in the area. Specifically, these forests are home to 106 species of mammals (20% of all terrestrial mammals in Peru) and support the second-largest jaguar population density (4/100 km²) after the Pantanal in Brazil."