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FSC-Certified Wood

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Founded in 1993, the Forest Stewardship Council is a global, independent, non-profit corporation dedicated to the preservation and maintenance of the world’s forests, nationally represented in more than 50 countries worldwide. FSC administers a certification program to wood producers around the world, awarding certification based on meeting the FSC Principles and Criteria, which describe how a forest must be managed to meet ecological, cultural, socioeconomic, and spiritual needs of current and future generations, including managerial, social, and environmental requirements.

FSC’s certification:

- prohibits conversion of natural forests or other habitat around the world

- prohibits the use of hazardous pesticide around the world

- prohibits the cultivation of genetically modified trees

- respects the right of indigenous peoples around the world

- reviews the status of each certified operation around the world at least once a year

FSC certification extends to wood windows, doors, flooring, furniture, siding and shingles, among others.