Business becomes friend of the forest

PHS Direct has embarked on an exciting new sponsorship with The National Forest, by helping to create a particular woodland within the Forest.As a responsible business, PHS Direct is keen to demonstrate its social responsibility, and wants to work with the forestry industry who are key in creating the paper products that it sells.

The National Forest is a forest in the making, transforming 200 square miles of central England, spanning parts of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Staffordshire.

Already woodland cover has been increased from 6% to 18% since the Forest was established in the early 1990s.

James Clark, MD of PHS Direct, explains why this project in particular:"We wanted to support a project that will have a positive that also was able to engage with our staff, suppliers and customers in a very real and tangible way.

"The majority of our staff at our Dordon operational centre live within 10 miles of the Forest, and this enables them to really see the impact of the project, and allows them to make great use of the Forest over the years." PHS Direct will make a contribution to The National Forest for every box of paper it sells, and will result in 5000 trees being planted every year for at least three years.