Environment
TFS is committed to respecting the Western Australian environment. TFS is proactive in its environmental management, looking for new ways to limit its impact and improve its operations.
Plantation grown Indian Sandalwood offers a variety of environmental benefits including:
- New environments for bird and wildlife
- Combats salinity
- Relieves exploitation of an endangered species
- Limited pesticide use in comparison to agriculture
In addition to this, TFS and Mt Romance actively work towards:
- Water conservation
- Sustainable energy usage
Winner - 2006 WA Remote & Rural Award (WA Water Corporation)
The TFS water recycling system saves around 7-billion litres of water each year on its Kununurra plantations.
ISO 14,001 (Environmental) Accreditation
Through the ISO framework, TFS aims for environmental best practice, working on pesticide minimization, wildlife surveys and reductions in air emissions.