Managed Forestland

Because many of our products begin with trees, MWV is committed to the effective and sustainable management of forestlands -- our own, as well as those of others. Responsible forest stewardship conserves vital resources, protects wildlife habitat and maintains natural beauty while meeting the need for our products. Responsible stewardship is also sound business practice and a key principle upon which we continue to build.
 
As of December 2007, MWV owned or managed 0.95 million acres of company forest in the United States and southern Brazil. The 135,000 acres in Brazil are owned by Rigesa, Ltda., MWV's Brazilian subsidiary. None of these lands are rainforests; they are located more than 1,000 miles (1600 kilometers) south of the Amazon area.

Forestland Managed in Acres as of December 31, 2007:

U.S. Ownership
State	Acres
Alabama	56,775
Georgia	58,233
South Carolina	391,099
Texas	375
Virginia	162,997
West Virginia	147,849
Total U.S. Ownership	817,329
U.S. Leased
Alabama	0
Georgia	0
Texas	498
Louisiana	506
Total U.S. Leased	1,004
Total U.S. Acerage	818,333
Brazil Ownership
Parana	33,419
Santa Catarina	101,404
Total Brazil Ownership	134,823
MWV Total	953,156