The Forest Stewardship Council is an international agency that tracks and certifies sustainably-harvested wood and wood products. The amount of FSC-certified wood available in the market is growing every year. When conducting a renovation or new construction project, consult with your team’s architects, contractors, and suppliers and try to use FSC-certified products.

To find suppliers of FSC-certified wood products, submit a product inquiry through the FSC website, or visit the Forest Certification Resource Center database (be sure to search for FSC products, and not those certified through the industry vehicle SFI). For additional environmental considerations when purchasing wood-based products, visit The NRDC Consumer's Guide to Buying Wood.

Wood that has been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has been harvested in a more sustainable manner with fewer habitat and cultural impacts. Forests create oxygen, protect biodiversity, filter pollutants from the air, and help mitigate global warming by absorbing carbon dioxide, the most abundant greenhouse gas. They also play an essential role in water purification and can help mitigate floods and erosion. By purchasing FSC certified wood, your team is supporting more responsible forestry practices that help protect forest ecosystems. FSC is the only certification system acknowledged by the world’s leading environmental organizations, including NRDC, to provide adequate protection for the world’s forests.

NRDC’s Forests website
NRDC’s Good Wood website
Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC)
Forest Stewardship Council - Designing and Building with FSC