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Wood Sourcing

Furniture Essentials

When a forestry operation meets certification standards, they earn the right to make certified claims and display mark on products or promotion materials. That way, when conscientious consumers see the Forest Stewardship Council label on products and packaging, they know they come from forests that met rigorous standards.

Forest Stewardship Council Certifies that the wood we use in products comes from well managed forests to preserve natural forests, protect biodiversity, and uphold social responsibility standards.

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So what are the benefits of sourcing FSC certified woods?

1. FSC is the only forest certification system that protects rare and endangered forests and wildlife. 2. FSC is the only forest certification system that requires consultation with local Aboriginal Peoples with the intention of protecting their rights, on both public and private lands. 3. With respect to the rights of communities and workers, the FSC standard not only requires forest managers to consult with these social groups, but to provide fair compensation; protect their health, safety and livelihoods; and allow them to organize under international labor conventions. 4. The FSC has the largest, most diverse, most independent membership of any forest certification system in the world. 5. FSC is the only forest certification system supported by major international, national and local Aboriginal, Environmental, and Social groups.