FSC International

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a globally recognized, non-profit organization committed to the responsible use and protection of forests. Founded in 1993, the FSC aims to combat the global challenges of deforestation, climate change and biodiversity loss[1][3][4].

The mission of the FSC is to promote environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable management of forests. The FSC relies on a three-chamber governance, consisting of environmental, economic and social chambers, to ensure a balanced and transparent decision-making system[5].

The FSC offers certification for forests and wood products, which is considered a benchmark for sustainable forestry worldwide. The FSC logo on products signals that they come from responsible sources. The FSC also develops national standards and offers a Chain-of-Custody Certification to ensure that products meet the high requirements set by the FSC[4].

The FSC has five central goals:

1. Promote GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITY in forestry.
2. Ensure EQUAL ACCESS to the benefits of FSC systems.
3. Ensure INTEGRITY, CREDIBILITY AND TRANSPARENCY of FSC systems.
4. Create ECONOMIC VALUE for products from FSC-certified forests.
5. Strengthen GLOBAL NETWORK to achieve these goals[4].

The FSC operates six programs: Forests, Chain-of-Custody, Social Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation, Quality Assurance and Ecosystem Services. These programs contribute to the sustainable management of forests and the support of local communities[4]. The FSC engages with the public through public consultations and webinars to continuously promote improvements in certification and standards[5].

• 1 - https://fsc.org/en
• 2 - https://us.fsc.org/en-us
• 3 - https://fsc.org/en/about-us
• 4 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_Stewardship_Council
• 5 - https://us.fsc.org/en-us/who-we-are