Forest Stewardship Council
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certificate is an international standard for forest management, confirming that wood comes from sustainable and responsibly managed forests. FSC promotes the protection of nature, the preservation of biodiversity and the rights of workers and the rights of local communities. FSC certification ensures that wood and products from certified forests meet the highest standards of sustainable forest management, and the purchase of these products supports the protection of forests and their ecosystems.
Main standards:
Sustainable forest management: Confirmation that forests are managed in a way that ensures the sustainability and protection of ecosystems.
Respecting workers' rights: Consideration of good working conditions and workers' rights in the forestry industry.
Preserving biodiversity: Ensure the protection of the diverse life forms and ecosystems in forests.
Protecting the rights of local communities: Respecting and involving local communities in forest management processes.
Equalizing rights and traditions of indigenous peoples: Recognize and respect the traditional rights of indigenous peoples to the forests.
Minimizing the impact on the environment: Reducing the negative impact on ecosystems and the natural environment.
