Forest Stewardship Council Certification (FSC) - the only alternative

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international, non-profit association that certifies well managed forests. It was formed through the collaborative efforts of more than 100 participants representing economic, social, indigenous and environmental interests.

Ecologically responsible forest management such as that required by the FSC, ensures that the ecosystem of the forest is not damaged, and only low volumes of trees are extracted. The impacts on the plant and animal life in the forest from this method of logging are minimal. Greenpeace is a founding member of the FSC and is active in its development at both the international, national and regional levels.

As consumer demand for sustainably harvested forest products continues to grow, a variety of certification systems have been developed – often by industry alone. Labels such as “SFI”, “CSA” and “ISO” simply do not offer the assurance customers are seeking. FSC is the only certification system supported by Greenpeace and the majority of environmental organizations. If you want to support responsible forestry, look for the FSC tree logo.