Who is the FSC?
The Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) is a global, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the promotion of responsible forest management worldwide. FSC defines standards based on agreed principles for responsible forest stewardship that are supported by environmental, social and economic stakeholders. To learn more, visit www.fsc.org.
Who is the PEFC?
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is an international organisation working to promote sustainable forest management. The PEFC is the biggest global forest certification system and works with hundreds of thousands of independent forest owners to maintain its internationally recognised benchmark for sustainability.
What do the FSC & PEFC do?
Both the FSC and PEFC set strict standards for countries and businesses using wood and paper to ensure our forests are protected from the impact of deforestation. As part of this work, the FSC and PEFC are responsible for:
- Limiting the use of dangerous chemicals in forests, so that the air and water of nearby communities is always clean and safe.
- Ensuring forest owners use harvesting and forestry practices that reduce the risk of degradation and erosion.
- Monitoring the range of trees, plants and animals in each forest and ensuring there’s a diverse selection of these.
- Ensuring forest owners are providing jobs to local communities.
- Monitoring working conditions in forests to ensure workers are safe and their rights are prioritised.