The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organization with diverse representation including environmental institutions, timber and trade organizations, forestry professionals, indigenous peoples' organizations, community forestry groups, and forest product certification organizations from 25 countries. The Council accredits certification bodies and promotes voluntary, third-party certification. The FSC logo on a product provides consumers with an assurance that the wood they use comes from forests managed in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.
For further information on forest certification visit these sites:
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Rainforest Alliance
FSC Trademark © 1996
Forest Stewardship Council A.C.
SW-COC-000106 (view certificate)
What is forest certification?
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international organization that accredits third-party certifiers such as Rainforest alliance. Forest management operations that meet the FSC principles and criteria for environmental, economic, and social standards are awarded the certification seal. Operations that purchase and sell FSC-certified products can achieve certification when they meet Chain-of-Custody standards.What is the Rainforest Alliance's relationship to FSC?
The Rainforest Alliance performs the field audits and authentications that follow the principles and criteria of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). They verify that forest management is accomplished according to the FSC program and they verify that product integrity is maintained in a "Chain of Custody" from producer to user.Why buy FSC certified flooring?
You will be letting other forest product companies, your customers, and the public know that you are actively supporting certified forest practices through your purchasing power. As more companies and individuals are empowered to make a difference and support responsible forestry, the entire forest ecosystem will benefit. By buying certified lumber/flooring now you are helping to ensure future generations the opportunity to enjoy our forests for their own intrinsic beauty and values.Allegheny Mountain Hardwood Flooring is proud to be a FSC certified chain-of-custody member of the Rainforest Alliance. Our parent company, Hickman Lumber, as well as our forest management services company, Hickman Timber Management are both FSC certified as well.
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