Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a global, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization committed to promoting responsible forest management worldwide. It provides trusted certification solutions that enable businesses and consumers to make informed choices about the forest products they purchase, using market dynamics to drive positive environmental and social change.

FSC’s membership is diverse, including leading environmental NGOs, major corporations, social organizations, forest owners and managers, processing companies, campaigners, and individuals. These varied stakeholders collaborate through a consensus-based, chamber-balanced voting system to establish the FSC Principles and Criteria — recognized globally as the highest standards for environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable forest management.

These standards form the basis of one of the most rigorous independent third-party certification systems in the world. More than 200 million hectares of forest have been certified under FSC standards, and the FSC "check-tree" label is found on millions of products worldwide — widely recognized and trusted by consumers.