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FSC certificates: facts & figures

FSC certification is growing worldwide, strongly driven by a demand for FSC certified timber and non-timber forest products.

Global FSC certificates: types and distribution offers a global overview of the distribution of FSC certified area by country, forest type, biome, and forest ownership.

Delve into the FSC Market Info Pack for updates on FSC market developments.


Here are some highlights:

  • More than 100 million ha forest worldwide were certified to FSC standards in April 2008, distributed over 79 countries.
  • FSC certified forests represent the equivalent of 7% of the world’s productive forests.
  • FSC is the fastest growing forest certification system in the world (UN FAO, 2007)
  • With over 7'500 certificates, the number of companies along the forest product supply chain committing to FSC certification peaked at 40% in 2007.
  • The value of FSC labeled sales is estimated at over 20 billion USD.
 

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find FSC certified products?

Finding FSC products becomes easier everyday. Literally every day more FSC products become available. Follow these simple steps to find and buy FSC products:

1. Check the FSC products database at www.fsc-info.org

Please note this database will currently only search for manufacturers and distributors, not retailers. To find products carried by your local retailer, please contact them directly. We are working on including other search options to this database in the future.

2. Ask your retailer

Chances are, they will carry both - FSC certified and non-certified products. Ask them. But do not let them talk you into buying any other certified product. Not all certification systems are equal and only FSC guarantees that the product has been made from environmentally and socially sustainably managed forests. Find out more

Also, by asking for FSC certified products, you show that there is a demand. This is an important and simple way how you can help FSC to make a difference. Because the larger the demand the larger the supply. And of course, because Forests and People matter!

3. Contact FSC

First try your local FSC office – they know the retailers in your country best.

Or send a message to FSC international.

Last but not least, when you buy from certified companies or companies selling certified products, please check that individual products are FSC certified as many companies deal in both certified and uncertified products and you should make sure that you have the FSC certified version! How to find out a product is FSC certified?

In addition, where a company has multiple outlets, it is possible that not all stores will stock all items.

 

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News

05.09.2008
FSC News and Notes Issue 9 out now!
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VIBO suspended for all FSC certification
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EuroPartner terminated for all FSC certification
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