FSC certification is an accreditation attained by timber products supplied by an FSC certified timber manufacturer. It’s voluntary, meaning market enforced. The term FSC simply stands for Forest Stewardship Council. Incorporating FSC certified products is required for any project seeking a LEED approved development certification, making use of timber products. Currently, there are three main types of FSC certificates. Each of which, represents a crucial step in the in the chain of custody associated with the timber product. The certification program is composed of a detailed accreditation and ongoing audits for certification assurance. The reason for this is the overarching purpose fomented by the certification is long term environmental sustainability. The goal is to have product that has been certified to have come from a sustainable source, delivered and maintained (Chain of Custody) consistently in the same way. The system of guidelines is governed by the US Green Building Council.

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So, What Does FSC Certification Mean Really?

The most direct benefit to FSC Certified timber products is brand assurance. In addition, if your contractor, builder or client require LEED Certification in construction, FSC Certified timber products are an essential building block in satisfying this requirement.