Sustainability
American Wood Source is FSC Certified
FSC (The Forest Stewardship Council) has the highest environmental standard for forest management of any certification system in the world.
FSC supports healthy forests and healthy communities.
Consumers, business, government agencies and communities are increasingly concerned about the way our forests are used. And they’re savvy: empty promises about the environment don’t cut it anymore. That’s why FSC certification is rigorous: it delivers on its promise.
- Summary of What FSC is all about:
- Waterways are protected
- Wildlife habitat and species are protected
- High conservation value forests are preserved
- Forest management practices are monitored annually
- Genetically modified trees are not used
- Pesticide use is reduced
- Local people are involved in forest management
- The rights of Aboriginal Peoples are respected
American Wood Source is a member of the NHLA (National Hardwood Lumber Association). NHLA is the voice of the hardwood industry; committed to sustainability, education, and advocacy. By ensuring that North American hardwoods are able to meet the needs of today while conserving the resources that will be needed tomorrow- sustainability is defined.
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