| Established in 1993, the Forest Stewardship Council is | | | | There are many wonderful types of hardwood that |
| dedicated to promoting responsible forestry | | | | are available to consumers and businesses. Some of |
| management throughout the world. They are also an | | | | the FSC Wood that is available for purchase are: |
| independent, non-profit organization that is beholden | | | | - FSC Ipe |
| to no government or industry. Simply put, they are | | | | - FSC Tigerwood |
| doing a great deal to make sure that the world's | | | | - FSC Garapa |
| lumber companies start to recognize that the old | | | | - FSC Cumaru |
| ways of logging through environmentally irresponsible | | | | - Many more! |
| forestry are a thing of the past. As a viable | | | | This is why you must also be very careful that you |
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| conducting business in the 21st century is through | | | | been recognized by the Forest Stewardship Council. |
| managed and eco-friendly forestry standards. As we | | | | These companies must go through a rigorous |
| all become exposed to more eco-friendly products | | | | process in order to gain FSC Certification. Some of |
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