"FSC" is the certification system for the forestry industry. The forest as a valuable ecosystem worthy of protection and with all its functions for flora and fauna is at the very centre of this system.
Forestry certification system
FSC is the abbreviation for Forest Stewardship Council, a non-governmental, non-profit organisation based in Bonn (Germany). Its seal of approval stands for the safeguarding of important environmental and social standards in the forest context. The certificate guarantees that wood and paper production is based on responsibly managed forests.
Protection of the ecosystem "forest"
The main focus of the FSC is the protection of the forest ecosystem. It is of vital importance to preserve the ecological functions of the forests from which wood is taken and to protect animal and plant species threatened with extinction. For this reason, strict principles and stringent criteria are applied to the management of forests. Complete documentation & monitoring is mandatory.