The Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization that promotes the responsible management of the world’s forests.

Established in 1993 as a response to concerns over global deforestation, FSC is a membership organization with a governance structure based on participation,

democracy, equity and transparency.

It is a unique forum where stakeholders from around the world meet and, through

consensus-based multi-stakeholder processes, define essential

social and environmental criteria for forest management.

Through programs, services and solutions that support FSC

certification, the Forest Stewardship Council empowers

organizations, businesses and communities to support

responsible forest management.

FSC uses certification to engage the market, driving recognition of the value of forests to improve social and environmental practices in forests worldwide.