What is The Forest Stewardship Council, or FSC®?

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an independent, nonprofit organization that promotes the responsible management of the world's working forests. It sets globally recognized standards and runs a certification system so that paper and wood products can be traced to well-managed sources.

• Independent and nonprofit: not owned by industry, which keeps its standards credible
• Its mission: environmentally sound, socially beneficial, and economically viable forest management
• How it works: forests and companies are audited by accredited third parties
• Why it matters in print: it lets buyers verify that their paper came from responsible sources