What is a sustainable forest certification?

Demonstrates Sustainability Forest certification is a market-based approach to recognize sustainable forest management by labeling forests and the wood products from those forests as being certified.

How do I get Forest Stewardship Council certification?

These steps are the same whether you want to become Forest Management or Chain of Custody certified.

1. Contact a Certification Body.
2. Application & Agreement.
3. Complete an on-site Audit.
4. Certification Approval.
5. Annual Audit.

What are the FSC standards?

FSC certification ensures that products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social and economic benefits. The FSC Principles and Criteria provide a foundation for all forest management standards globally, including the FSC US National Standard (v1.

Does forest certification really work?

Based on a review of 40 studies of variable quality, we found that certified tropical forests can overall be better for the environment than forests managed conventionally.

What is the difference between planted and native forests?

Native forests comprise of Australian tree species that naturally regenerate. Plantation forests are planted by man, usually in rows for the purpose of wood production.

How much does it cost to be FSC-certified?

How much will the Firearm Safety Certificate cost? The fee for taking the FSC Test and obtaining an FSC is twenty-five dollars ($25). The $25 fee entitles you to take the test twice (from the same DOJ Certified Instructor) if necessary.

What does FSC 100 mean?

FSC 100%: Means all wood, paper and/or other wood-based materials within the product come completely from FSC-certified forests. FSC Recycled: Means all wood, paper and/or other wood-based materials in a product come from recycled or reclaimed (re-used) material.

How does the FSC help the environment?

FSC is an international, non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting responsible management of the world’s forests. FSC has developed a system of forest certification and product labelling that enables people to identify responsibly sourced wood, paper and other forest products.

What are three outcomes of sustainably managed forests?

Outcomes include a world-class conservation reserve system; secure access to forest resources; opportunities for the development of an internationally competitive forest industry; and a long-term basis for ecologically sustainable management of forest resources.

How is forest management certification carried out in Canada?

Forest management certification is carried out by independent organizations that assess forestry operations against standards for sustainable forest management. Canada has the largest area of third-party-certified forests in the world.

What are the requirements for sustainable forest management?

However, all national sustainable forest management requirements must include the following: Maintenance, conservation and enhancement of ecosystem biodiversity Protection of ecologically important forest areas Prohibition of forest conversions

Why do you need third party forest management certification?

Third-party forest management certification complements Canada’s comprehensive and rigorous forest management laws and regulations. It provides added assurance that a forest company is operating legally, sustainably and in compliance with world-recognized standards for sustainable forest management.

Which is the best definition of sustainable forestry?

Sustainable forestry means forest renewal. Therefore, for each tree harvested we plant four new seedlings – it’s in all of our interests to ensure that forests are regenerated. In recognition for its sustainable forest management, Metsä Board has achieved a Leadership status (A-) in the CDP’s Forest programme every year since 2016.