Fsc Changing The Way We See Lumber

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The Forest Stewardship Council is the only certification system that can obtain the certified wood credit for the U.S. Green Building Councils LEED projects. In 2013, green commercial and industrial new construction projects will jump to 25% and 20% for green residential new construction from 2% in 2005.

There are 10 principles of forest management that FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) utilizes as its threshold of what they constitute as responsible forestry worldwide. We will take a look at them as stated on their website http:www.fsc.org.com

1.Compliance with laws Abide by all laws and treaties.
2.Tenure use rights and responsibilities long term land tenure and use rights that are clearly defined and uncontested.
3.Indigenous peoples rights-respect and recognize human rights especially of the indigenous people.
4.Community relations and workers rights- Increase well being of forest laborers and local communities including respect of workers rights.
5.Benefits from the forest- share in the use and benefits of the forest.
6.Environmental Impact- reduces the impact of logging and maintain integrity of forest and its functions.
7.Management plan- continuous management and improvements as updated.
8.Monitoring and assessment- of forest to evaluate the condition of the forest, management activities and the impacts both environmentally and socially.
9.Maintenance of high conservation value forests- of critical and great significant importance to the preservation of those forests.
10.Plantations- must help reduce pressures on restoration and conservation of natural forests in addition to promoting their well being.

In addition to the above principles there are 56 criteria that must also be met and this is subject to continuous evaluation and improvement. It is this rigorous process that has helped green building projects directly reward forest companies for managing their forests to such high standards. When we utilize this type of purchase on our projects we are investing in the future of our forests and a more responsible way of living.



About the Author:
Rosi Lehr is a contributing writer for Advantage Trim & Lumber Co. Please visit her for your FSC lumber needs as well as decking.
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