ul> <li>FSC ensures the greatest possible consideration for nature, animals and humans in forests.</li> <li>The FSC logo guarantees that harvested trees are replaced or allowed to regenerate naturally.</li> <li>Parts of FSC forests are protected entirely in order to protect rare animals and plants.</li> <li>FSC protects the rights of ingenious peoples such as Indians and Samians to use the forest as they have always done. For example, sacred sites and hunting areas are exempt from felling.</li> <li>Local workers are trained and provided with safety equipment and a decent salary.</li> <li>FSC gives an assurance that the local population is able to enjoy the benefits of the forest, and that local labour is used.</li> <li>All the wood can be traced back to the forest. Every link between the forest and the consumer is certified – however long the chain.</li> <li>FSC certification is a business from which you can earn a living – as a forest owner, worker and manufacturer. FSC ensures better conditions for the forest and the people whose livelihoods depend on it.</li> <li>All types of forest can be FSC certified from Norwegian coniferous forests to tropical rainforests – and even plantations.</li> <li>The FSC logo is found on all types of products which are made of wood fibre, e.g. floors, patios, paper, grilling charcoal, insulation, furniture, interiors, jewellery and packaging.</li> </ul