FSC Certification Information Continued...

      SmartWood, part of the Rainforest Alliance, is the oldest and most extensive
      forest certification program in existence. It certifies forestry operations that
      utilize environmentally and socially responsible production practices in
      natural forests and plantations, as well as companies that process and sell
      products that come from those sources. SmartWood is accredited for the
      certification of natural forests by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC),
      the internationally-recognized monitoring organization for forest product
      certification.

      What is the Forest Stewardship Council?
      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.

      What are the measurement criteria for FSC certification?
      A forest is scientifically evaluated based on management practices in three
      areas: sustainable harvest, ecosystem health, and community benefits.
      Biologists, ecologists, silviculturists, and foresters examine and measure the
      impact of forest practices on wildlife and their habitat, water quality, soil and
      plant conservation, natural forest sustainability and biodiversity, visual
      aesthetics, and the total ecological integrity of the forest.

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