FSC Certification
The Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC) is a non-governmental, nonprofit organization created in 1993 to promote responsible management of the world's forests
FSC created a set of standards for its members and developed identifiable branding so progressive consumers are assured their purchase conforms to the highest standards that protect against deforestation.
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FSC has developed a set of 10 principles for proper forest stewardship:
- Compliance with laws and FSC principles
- Tenure and use rights and responsibilities
- Indigenous people's rights
- Community relations and workers' rights
- Multiple benefits from the forest
- Assessment of environmental impact
- Management planning
- Monitoring and assessment of management impact
- Maintenance of high conservation value forests
- Responsible management of plantations
To learn more about FSC and how responsible forest management has benefited millions of acres of trees and improved the standard of living for indigenous people, visit www.fsc.org.
Also, feel free to download these PDF files for more information
