What does FSC certified mean in furniture?

Many of us don't think about the processes that go into the finished product, whether it's side paneling or a dining table set, from the forest to our door. That's where wood certification programs like FSC come in and make sure that wood products are harvested sustainably from the world's forests.

Is FSC-certified wood real wood?

The short answer is yes. Wood certification aims to consider the management of wood and minimize any detrimental impact on the environment and society while ensuring its place in the global economy.

What does it mean if wood is FSC Certified?

As the most well-known certification program in the US, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) covers 380 million acres of certified land. FSC is a non-profit organization with a mission to "promote environmentally sound, socially beneficial and economically prosperous management of the world's forests." The certification program has more strict guidelines than other forest certifications, including principles that address legal issues, indigenous rights, labor rights, and an environmental impact assessment about land management.

FSC's chain-of-custody certification follows all the steps a product takes through the supply chain making it very safe.

Learn about FSC Certified Wood Cabinet

FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council) Certified wood comes from responsibly managed forests that meet strict standards of sustainability. It's your assurance that the wood cabinets you purchase are environmentally sound.

The FSC® Certified logo on wood and wood products.

FSC® Certified products comply with ten principles for legal, social, economic, and environmental wellbeing.

The Forest Stewardship Council, now an international body with over 850 forest industry members around the world, was officially founded at an assembly of 130 people from 26 countries, held in Toronto, Canada in 1993.