certified wood

Much of the wood used in cabinets, doors and windows, furniture, etc., is harvested in an unsustainable way, contributing to the global forest destruction and to global warming and climate change.

To avoid it, buy wood products certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), that is, with their seal (shown in the image).

In order to achieve the FSC certification, forest owners should respect local ecosystems (native forest species, watersheds, soils…), the sustainability of their forests, support fair labor practices or avoid the use of dangerous chemicals.

The importance of forestry practices

Common forestry practices have negative environmental impacts: soil erosion, habitat destruction, water pollution, air pollution, stream sedimentation…

The FSC demands are an important step to make our forests sustainable. They contribute to save endangered forests and to encourage an efficient use of wood in a world where the consumption of forest products is increasing exponentially.

FCS certified wood cost

The prices of FSC-certified wood products are similar or slightly higher than the non-certified woods (due to the sustainable practices costs).

Where to find wood products certified by the FSC

Major retailers like Home Depot, IKEA or Lowe’s are offering some product lines with FSC certified wood. There are many large and small manufacturers with their products certified by FSC...