Stewards by nature

FSC® is trusted by NGOs, businesses, and consumers worldwide to protect healthy, resilient forests for all, forever. 

World leader in sustainable forestry

FSC is a non-profit organization, providing trusted solutions to help protect the world’s forests and tackle today’s deforestation, climate, and biodiversity challenges.

Currently, over 150 million hectares of forest worldwide is certified according to FSC standards, designed to address a broad range of environmental, social, and economic factors.

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We’re guided by a vision for a world where the true value of forests is recognized by all

Our mission is to promote environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable management of the world's forests.

We envision more: A new forest paradigm where the true value of forests is recognized and fully incorporated into society worldwide. FSC is the leading catalyst and defining force for improved forest management and market transformation, shifting the global forest trend toward sustainable use, conservation, restoration, and respect for all.

Fog coming through trees — iStock.com / Roksana Bashyrova

Low-angle shot of a worker hammering a house frame

FSC operates the most rigorous forest certification system

Our members, who bring equally balanced social, economic and environmental perspectives, keep our standards robust.Organizations throughout the forest supply chain get certified against these standards, driving sustainability from forest to shelf.

Our “check tree” label is found on millions of products worldwide, verifying sustainable sourcing from the forest to store shelves. Forty-six per cent of consumers around the globerecognize our label*.

FSC certified forest in Brazil — FSC / Arturo Escobar

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We do more than talk about sustainable forestry. Our initiatives create healthier, more resilient forests worldwide. 

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150+ million

certified hectares of forest 

1,100+

individuals and organizations from 93 countries who make up our governing body

60K+

certifications verifying sustainable sourcing 

1,700+

companies licenced to promote FSC-labeled products 

46%

of consumers globally recognize the FSC label

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We’re expanding the value of certification

Certification is just one way we advance sustainable forestry.

In partnership with a diverse ecosystem of stakeholders, we also offer solutions to address climate change, regulatory compliance, conservation, and restoration.

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Every forest has a story

Click on each tree to explore FSC certified forests around the world and learn how our initiatives protect forests and people.

1995

FSC UK becomes FSC’s first local network partner office, followed by FSC Netherlands and FSC Germany.

1995

The world’s first FSC-labeled product, a wooden spatula, is sold in Sainsbury’s UK.

Riga protects its urban green spaces

The urban forest surrounding the Baltic states’ largest capital becomes FSC certified.

56+ million

Hectares of FSC-certified forest in Europe.

FSC welcomes the new EU Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR)

With its sustainability requirements covering environmental and social aspects, FSC provides a strong foundation for businesses to build on to meet their EUDR duties.

2019

Italy becomes the first country in the world to certify the benefits of forests.

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Stewards by nature

World leader in sustainable forestry

We’re guided by a vision for a world where the true value of forests is recognized by all

Our mission is to promote environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable management of the world's forests.

FSC operates the most rigorous forest certification system

We do more than talk about sustainable forestry. Our initiatives create healthier, more resilient forests worldwide.

150+ million

1,100+

60K+

1,700+

46%

1

We’re expanding the value of certification

Every forest has a story

We protect the world’s oldest ecosystems using the latest technology

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We do more than talk about sustainable forestry. Our initiatives create healthier, more resilient forests worldwide. 