Media Statements Concise statements outlining FSC’s position and approach on topics frequently discussed in the media FSC’s position on certification in Belarus, Russia and Ukraine Read more → Clearcutting: Rules, Limits, and Safeguards Read more → Sanitary Logging Sanitary logging becomes illegal when companies obtain a permit via illegal means or conduct sanitary logging in violation of legislations. Read more → Deforestation Concerns over global deforestation have been at the core of FSC since its founding. Read more → Indigenous Peoples FSC is committed to working with Indigenous Peoples by upholding their ownership, use and management rights across all forests. Read more → False Claims in Supply Chains FSC takes any supply chain integrity violations, especially false claims, seriously and investigates them thoroughly using all the tools at its disposal. Read more → FSC Mix and Controlled Wood Labels Any business that holds an FSC label commits to the strictest standards currently governing responsible forest management. Read more → Small-scale, Low-intensity and Community Forests FSC is building pathways for small-scale and community forests to achieve certification on multiple fronts. Read more → Illegal Logging FSC does not accept illegal logging or illegal timber trade in its system. Read more → Preventing Greenwashing Through Credible Certification FSC is committed to ensuring that all environmental claims associated with our certified products are credible, verified and substantiated. Read more → FSC UK / E.Parker Corporate Groups FSC is the only forest certification organization that expects entire corporate groups to uphold its core values, even if only one entity within the group is certified. Read more → Become a forest steward We all have a role to play in protecting the future of our forests. Learn how you can join the FSC ecosystem and start making a difference today. Individuals → Businesses → Forest Managers →