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forest ecosystems, and be independently audited and monitored.
Forest Stewardship Council [1] is an independent, non-profit organisation
established to promote the responsible management of the world’s
forest. FSC is a certification system that provides internationally
recognised standard-setting, trademark assurance and accreditation
services to companies, organisations, and communities interested in
responsible forestry.
American Forest and Paper Association [2] believe that competition
among forest certification systems drives continuous improvement in the
systems and reduce costs for users. It supports forest certification as a
means of assuring that wood used in products comes from sustainably
managed forests and that economic, environmental, and social
performance factors haven been considered.