FSC
Item specifics
- Period
- 2023/10/24 - 2028/10/23
- Certification bodies
- GFA
Certificate description
the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international non-profit organization that promotes responsible forest management and sustainable forestry practices. Founded in 1993, FSC aims to ensure that forests around the world are managed in a way that conserves biodiversity, maintains ecosystem services, and respects the rights of local communities and indigenous peoples.
The organization operates on the principle of "forest stewardship," which involves managing forests in a way that balances ecological, social, and economic needs. This includes protecting water quality, preventing soil erosion, maintaining biodiversity, and ensuring that forest workers are treated fairly and provided with safe working conditions.
One of the key functions of the FSC is to certify forests and forest products that meet its environmental, social, and economic standards. Products that carry the FSC logo are considered to be environmentally friendly and socially responsible, as they come from forests that have been managed according to FSC principles and criteria.
The FSC also works to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable forestry and to influence policymakers and industry leaders to adopt more responsible forest management practices. It collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders, including environmental organizations, indigenous groups, forest owners, and wood producers, to promote sustainable forestry and support rural communities.
Overall, the FSC plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable forestry and ensuring that forests around the world are managed in a way that benefits both people and the planet.