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The FSC (FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL) was established in 1993 as a non-profit organization in Toronto, Canada. 130 delegates from 25 countries and other broadly representative organizations (such as forest worker organizations, social and indigenous organizations, timber industry and international environmental organizations) participated in the conference. The FSC is an independent, not-for-profit NGO.
Principles and standards for FSC certification:
Forest resources and related management should be widely recognized, both now and in the future, in line with social, economic, ecological and cultural needs. People are also gradually recognizing that forests are destroyed and seriously degraded. Consumers hope that the wood or forest products they buy will not exacerbate such damage, but will help protect future forest resources. Based on this idea, wood product certification and self-certification services came into being.
The purpose of the FSC organization is to ensure the reliability of the recognized organization. All certifications are initiated by the forest owner and the operator to request the certification body to provide services. The aim is to promote worldwide forest management to meet environmental requirements, social benefits and economic viability by establishing a globally recognized and adhered to principles and standards (P&C).
The FSC will engage in training activities to enhance consensus in the following important areas:
Accelerate the most efficient and best use of forest resources
Reduce damage and waste
Avoid excessive consumption and over-harvesting
Improve forest management
Calculate the cost of management and production into the price of forest products
