At work for the planet: Domtar, Student Conservation Association join forces to enhance Andrew Jackson State Park

Submitted: The Two Sides Team October 18, 2012

Domtar Corporation announced today that on October 20th, more than 50 Fort-Mill-based employee volunteers and their families, along with local and international members of the Student Conservation Association (SCA), will converge at Andrew Jackson State Park for an intensive half-day of park restoration activities.
October 17 2012

Wall Street Journal

Domtar Corporation announced today that on
October 20(th) , more than 50 Fort-Mill-based employee volunteers and
their families, along with local and international members of the
Student Conservation Association (SCA), will converge at Andrew Jackson
State Park for an intensive half-day of park restoration activities.
This will include constructing a trailhead kiosk, establishing
authorized fishing areas around the park’s lake, and installing steps on
a steep clay bank. The project launches an international environmental
partnership, in which Domtar will provide support for the SCA’s urban
initiatives designed to engage youth in local conservation projects in
more than 20 major U.S. and Canadian cities. Over the next twelve months, employee volunteers will be teaming with
young SCA conservationists to protect natural and cultural landmarks
near Domtar facilities across North America. As participants develop
community gardens, build hiking trails, and restore parklands, they will
gain important green job skills and experience while strengthening
their neighborhood’s natural environment. “Domtar has a long tradition of being committed to enhancing the
livelihoods of the communities in which we operate, such as the
Carolinas. This hands-on project is an additional opportunity to express
our ‘Caring’ value, to improve places where our employees work and live
and to support SCA’s projects,” states John D. Williams, Domtar
President and Chief Executive Officer. History abounds at South Carolina’s Andrew Jackson State Park, the
boyhood home of America’s seventh President. Defined trailheads and
fishing areas will deter off-trail traffic that can damage natural
habitats. The kiosk will allow the posting of helpful information for
hikers, and the new steps will alleviate erosion on the lake’s west
side, while providing safer access for anglers. “Andrew Jackson is a remarkable state park, offering something for
everyone, from nature to history,” notes SCA’s President and CEO Dale
Penny. “SCA is delighted to partner with Domtar in connecting young
people to natural places like this and protecting them so they may be
enjoyed for generations to come.” “By partnering with Domtar and the Student Conservation Association;
not only are we are creating an exciting opportunity to improve Andrew
Jackson State Park; we are educating the next generation about the value
of public lands and volunteering,” states Kirk Johnston, Park Manager
of Andrew Jackson State Park.