FSC Certification

 

 

The Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) is a certification organization which has helped in the developing of a set of standards to define and encourage responsible forest management around the world. This not-for-profit organization, formed in 1993, is independent of government and industry. FSC, as a worldwide accreditation council, has certified organizations and companies in over 60 countries to date. For more information on FSC Certification in Canada. Certification is based on the following 10 principals:

Certification is based on the following 10 principals:

 

 

These 10 principals form the basis of the three dimensions (Social, Economic, Environmental) used to define responsible forest management

The certification process to validate responsible forest management is detailed and comprehensive. It involves a site visit by the certifying body as well as review of the organization's procedures and documentation.

Since 1989, Smartwood has been the recognized world leader in FSC accredited forest certification. Smartwood is a part of the Rainforest Alliance, an international conservation organization. Smartwood was the FSC certifier of the Algoma Forest. For more information on Smartwood or the Rainforest Alliance, click here.

Clergue Forest Management Inc. (CFMI) underwent the certification process in the fall of 2004 and was awarded FSC status at a public presentation on June 23, 2005. FSC status is recognition of Clergue's commitment to responsible forest management in the Algoma Forest. To read a .pdf copy of the Forest Management Report prepared by Smartwood click here.

Organizations which meet the FSC's standards of responsible forest management are awarded use of the recognized FSC trademark to identify their certified forests and forest products. FSC certification also permits companies who adhere to these standards to be recognized in their communities and by their customers.