STRATHAM, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 16, 2006--Timberland today announced the availability of its first factory-specific sustainability report to all stakeholders, industry leaders and consumers. The Facility Report details baseline performance information for the company's Dominican Republic factory in the areas of global human rights, environmental stewardship and community involvement.

Timberland's goals for facility-level reporting are threefold: (1) Build on the company's commitment to local accountability, (2) Focus on community engagement and continuous performance improvements at the local level and (3) Provide the foundation for a stakeholder dialogue between Timberland, its Dominican Republic factory and the factory's stakeholders.

"This report represents a major milestone in our efforts to translate Timberland's corporate values and commitment to sustainability at the local level," said Alex Hausman, Timberland's CSR Reporting Manager. "Our hope is that the data in this report will help us to better align our corporate CSR priorities with local needs, and that it can serve as a model for future reporting projects with other facilities and contractors."

Timberland worked closely with its stakeholders as well as Ceres (www.ceres.org) and the Facility Reporting Project (www.facilityreporting.org) to develop a report that would be consistent, comparable and credible across industries and companies. The Facility Report is available in both Spanish and English and is considered a companion piece to Timberland's corporate CSR report.

The report can be viewed at http://www.timberland.com/csrreport.

About Timberland

Timberland (NYSE: TBL) is a global leader in the design, engineering and marketing of premium-quality footwear, apparel and accessories for consumers who value the outdoors and their time in it. Timberland(R) products are sold worldwide through leading department and specialty stores as well as Timberland(R) retail stores. Timberland's dedication to making quality products is matched by the company's commitment to "doing well and doing good" - forging powerful partnerships among employees, consumers and service partners to transform the communities in which they live and work. To learn more about Timberland, please visit www.timberland.com.

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Timberland is a global outdoor work and lifestyle brand that’s on a mission to equip and inspire a new generation to step outside and move the world forward. Based in Stratham, New Hampshire, Timberland also has international headquarters in Switzerland and Shanghai. Best known for its original yellow work boot introduced in 1973 to take on the harsh elements of New England, Timberland today offers a full range of footwear, apparel and accessories made with eco-conscious innovation for people who share the brand’s passion for enjoying – and protecting – Nature.

At the heart of the Timberland® brand is the core belief that a greener future is a better future. This comes to life through a decades-long commitment to make products responsibly, protect the outdoors, and strengthen communities around the world. The brand has committed to plant 50 million trees worldwide by 2025, and has a bold vision for its products to have a net positive impact on Nature by 2030, giving back more than they take. To share in Timberland’s mission to step outside, work together and move the world forward, visit a Timberland® store, timberland.com or follow @timberland or @timberlandpro. Timberland is a VF Corporation brand.

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