Requirements III

FSC- will not allow conversion from natural to plantations or monoculture. Protects rare species, social values, identifies, HCVFs, uses scientists and ecologists. This is an international conservation tool to create a market for responsible lumber. Has 50 million acres in N. America and 150 million globally.

Chain of Custody- C-O-C certificate awarded to companies that process, manufacture, and/or sell products made of certified wood after audits verify proper accounting. And material flow and proper use of FSC name and logo.