A sound timber company depends on sound forestry practices. Decolvenaere is making an effort to come up to the mark in the area of environmental policy.
Firstly, expert logging is conducted in consultation with the local authorities. Only the mature trees are felled, enabling the rainforest to regenerate naturally over time.

Secondly, a number of changes have been made in Ghent. An efficient crusher has been installed to reduce down the waste wood. Decolvenaere is also currently investing millions in an incineration plant featuring energy recovery designed by Vyncke Energietechniek in Harelbeke. Emissions standards relating to the waste wood incineration process, used to dry the wood and heat the buildings, are complied with.