American Forest & Paper Association President And CEO Heidi Brock Elected ICFPA President

"This is an important platform to highlight forestry and forest-based industry on the global stage. I look forward to supporting Heidi Brock and the ICFPA in its commitment to advancing the work in this sector, which represents the large-scale bioeconomy, recognized as a business model that harmonizes development with environmental preservation, generating and sharing wealth, and having a significant positive social impact," said Fonseca.

"That a European association held the helm of the ICFPA for the past two years was timely. It allowed our group to be responsive to regulatory challenges, notably originating from the EU, which increasingly have impacts beyond national borders," highlighted outgoing ICFPA President Mr. Jori Ringman. "The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) proudly represents our sector as 'manufacturers of sustainable and circular materials'. This is who we are in essence, and Heidi will be a fantastic ambassador for all the people behind the paper and wood products we use every day," added Mr. Ringman.

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The ICFPA serves as a forum of global dialogue, coordination and co-operation. Currently, the ICFPA represents 16 pulp, paper, wood and fibre-based associations that encompass 27 countries, including many of the top pulp, paper and wood producers around the world.