Pros
FSC materials give the consumer confidence that the product has come from credible, well man- aged, socially and environmentally conscious sources.
FSC/PEFC
Forest Stewardship Council:
FSC® sets specific standards that have to be met by suppliers in the timber trade.
Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification:
PEFC is an umbrella brand incorporating different national certification schemes.
The end goals of both bodies are the same. Both provide schemes to protect forests and ensure end users get the responsibly sourced timber they requested.
Cons
The FSC certifies commercial tree plantations. Vast areas of monocul- tures have been certified as “well managed”, despite the impacts on the environment and local commu-
nities.
