Choose good wood through the Forest Stewardship Council
What is the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)?
The number of certification schemes can make choosing timber products confusing. All the “green labels” may look effective, but certification can only protect forests if the system is credible. Otherwise it’s just another product logo.
We believe that the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is the only credible global forest certification system that ensures environmentally and socially-responsible forest management.
That’s why we recommend FSC to consumers, businesses, policymakers and forest managers.
How does the FSC work?
The FSC is an independent, not for profit, non-government organisation that provides standard setting, trademark assurance and accreditation services for companies and organisations interested in responsible forestry.
Responsible forest managers can demonstrate their high standards by securing internationally-recognised FSC certification.
FSC certification tells consumers that the furniture or paper products they’re buying have been made from timber or fibres sourced from legal and well-managed forests. Companies that participate in the Australian Forest and Trade Network go beyond just eliminating illegal timber; they also increase the amount of timber and paper they buy from forests independently certified as well-managed.
WWF is working to increase the number of FSC-certified timber and paper products on the market. We’re also encouraging consumers to request that their furniture and other timber products be sourced from logging operations that are not causing environmental and social harm.
Say No to Bad Wood
The number of FSC-certified timber and paper products on the market today is still small. However, you can do your bit by favouring those FSC-labelled products when selecting your furniture and timber items, or asking your retailer to stock FSC-certified products.
Act Now !
The number of certification schemes can make choosing timber products confusing. All the “green labels” may look effective, but certification can only protect forests if the system is credible. Otherwise it’s just another product logo.
We believe that the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is the only credible global forest certification system that ensures environmentally and socially-responsible forest management.
That’s why we recommend FSC to consumers, businesses, policymakers and forest managers.
How does the FSC work?
The FSC is an independent, not for profit, non-government organisation that provides standard setting, trademark assurance and accreditation services for companies and organisations interested in responsible forestry.
Responsible forest managers can demonstrate their high standards by securing internationally-recognised FSC certification.
FSC certification tells consumers that the furniture or paper products they’re buying have been made from timber or fibres sourced from legal and well-managed forests. Companies that participate in the Australian Forest and Trade Network go beyond just eliminating illegal timber; they also increase the amount of timber and paper they buy from forests independently certified as well-managed.
WWF is working to increase the number of FSC-certified timber and paper products on the market. We’re also encouraging consumers to request that their furniture and other timber products be sourced from logging operations that are not causing environmental and social harm.
Say No to Bad Wood
The number of FSC-certified timber and paper products on the market today is still small. However, you can do your bit by favouring those FSC-labelled products when selecting your furniture and timber items, or asking your retailer to stock FSC-certified products.
Act Now !
MEET HARRY FICUS
FSC logo On timber from a certified forest, United Kingdom.
