Best Forestry & Sustainable Wood Certifications

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certification:

Forest Stewardship Council

The most trusted certification for responsibly sourced wood and paper products globally. FSC ensures forests are managed to meet social, economic, and ecological needs of present and future generations.

Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) schemes

Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)

The world's largest forest certification system by area. PEFC endorses national certification schemes and covers over 300 million hectares of certified forests across 50+ countries.

SFI Forest Management

Sustainable Forestry Initative

North America's largest forest certification standard. SFI Forest Management covers sustainable harvesting, biodiversity protection, water quality, and community engagement across US and Canadian forests.

SFI Certified Sourcing

Sustainable Forestry Initative

Verifies that wood and fiber are sourced from legal and responsible origins. SFI Certified Sourcing provides supply chain assurance without requiring full forest management certification.

SFI Fiber Sourcing

Sustainable Forestry Initative

Certifies organizations that source wood fiber responsibly, including measures for biodiversity, water quality, and regeneration. Covers the procurement practices of mills and manufacturers.

Chain of Custody Certification

Forest Stewardship Council

FSC's supply chain certification tracking certified materials from forest to final product. Essential for any company making FSC claims on packaging, furniture, or building materials.

Chain of Custody

Sustainable Forestry Initative

PEFC's chain of custody certification verifying that certified forest products are tracked through every stage of production, manufacturing, and distribution to the end consumer.

Forest Management Certification

Forest Stewardship Council

PEFC's forest-level certification verifying that forests are managed sustainably according to internationally recognized criteria covering ecology, social impact, and economic viability.

Australian Forest Certification Scheme

Australian Forestry Standard Limited

Australia's national forest certification scheme, endorsed by PEFC. Covers native forests and plantations with criteria tailored to Australian ecosystems and forest management practices.

Cerflor Forest Certification Programme: Brazil

National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality

Brazil's national forest certification programme, endorsed by PEFC. Certifies sustainable management of the Amazon, Atlantic Forest, Cerrado, and plantation forests across Brazil.