FSC is an international, non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting responsible management of the world’s forests. It was founded in 1993 in response to public concern about deforestation and demand for a trustworthy wood-labelling scheme.

Why choose FSC Worktops?

FSC certified forests are managed with consideration for people, wildlife and the environment

The FSC label guarantees that the trees that are harvested are replaced or allowed to regenerate naturally

Parts of the forest are protected entirely, in order to protect rare animals and plants

FSC protects the rights of indigenous people to use the forest. If they have sacred sites in the forest these are exempt from felling

The forest owner must use local workers to run the forest, and provide training, safety equipment and a decent salary. The forest owner is often obliged to support the community in other ways, such as through the development of schools

FSC is a market-based initiative which also ensures better conditions for the forest and the people whose livelihoods depend on it.

FSC gives an assurance that future generations will be able to enjoy the benefits of the forest.

All the wood is tracked from the forest to the store. Every link between the forest and the consumer is certified to make it clearly identifiable which wood is FSC certified and which is not.

FSC is the only wood certification scheme endorsed by the major environmental charities, including WWF, Greenpeace and The Woodland Trust.

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