What is FSC?

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international organisation that brings people together to find solutions which promote responsible stewardship of the world’s forests.

Its trademark provides international recognition to organisers who support the growth of responsible forest management worldwide and its product label allows consumers to recognise products that support the growth of forest management worldwide.

Over the past 13 years, over 90 million hectares in more than 70 countries have been certified according to FSC standards while several thousand products are produced using FSC-certified wood and carrying the FSC trademark. FSC operates through its network of National Initiatives in 45 countries.

What are the benefits of having FSC?

The opportunity to find new markets for FSC labeled products, thus acquiring market recognition for responsible forest management. The opportunity for interaction and cooperation among the various players involved in responsible forest management - forest owners, social and environmental organisations - to solve the problems that forests face. The assurance for future generations that they will enjoy the benefits of our forests. The assurance that areas of natural wealth and endangered wildlife habitat are not being negatively affected. The opportunity to use the FSC trademark on products to demonstrate that they come from legal and well managed sources. The possibility of new markets for products produced as FSC. The possibility of benefiting from local, national or international government support for responsible forest management.

How can JR Consultants help you achieve FSC?

We will help you design, document, implement and operate a simple system to meet the requirements of the FSC requirements for certification.

We will design the system to operate within your present business practices wherever possible and if necessary, help you identify the areas of your business that do not conform to that required of the FSC requirements; before recommending you for your external audit by an FSC accredited certification body.