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Wood Sourcing
Furniture Essentials
When a forestry operation meets certification standards, they earn the right to make
certified claims and display mark on products or promotion materials. That way, when
conscientious consumers see the Forest Stewardship Council label on products and
packaging, they know they come from forests that met rigorous standards.
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Forest Stewardship Council
Certifies that the wood we use in products comes from
well managed forests to preserve natural forests, protect
biodiversity, and uphold social responsibility standards.
So what are the benefits of sourcing FSC certified woods?
1.
FSC is the only forest certification system that protects rare and endangered forests and wildlife.
2.
FSC is the only forest certification system that requires consultation with local Aboriginal Peoples with
the intention of protecting their rights, on both public and private lands.
3.
With respect to the rights of communities and workers, the FSC standard not only requires forest
managers to consult with these social groups, but to provide fair compensation; protect their health, safety
and livelihoods; and allow them to organize under international labor conventions.
4.
The FSC has the largest, most diverse, most independent membership of any forest certification system
in the world.
5.
FSC is the only forest certification system supported by major international, national and local
Aboriginal, Environmental, and Social groups.