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.
Learn more at these websites:
FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)
Rainforest Alliance
View our FSC Certificate
Local High Value Conservation Areas
Call us for more information and/or
a no obligation site evaluation.
1-800-867-9441
timbermanagement@hickmanwoods.com
