FSC

Pirongs and FSC

We are now proud to say that Pirongs Limited have become members of a certified FSC Chain of Custody group scheme, where we have been assessed for our compliance with FSC standards and procedures.  This now allows anyone to be able to track their diary back through all stages of its production to the forest it has come from and ensures that the wood has been harvested and produced responsibly at each stage.  By buying products with the FSC label you are supporting the growth of responsible forest management worldwide.

What is FSC?

 Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organisation established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests.  Established in 1993 as a response to concerns over global deforestation, FSC is widely regarded as one of the most important initiatives of the last decade to promote responsible forest management worldwide.  The FSC label provides a link between responsible production to consumption of forest based products.

10 FACTS ABOUT FSC

1. You can buy wood products with a clear conscience when you see the FSC logo. FSC forests are managed with consideration for people, wildlife and the environment.

2. The FSC label guarantees that the trees that are harvested are replaced or allowed to regenerate naturally.

3. Parts of the forest are protected entirely, in order to protect rare animals and plants.

4. FSC protects the rights of indigenous people to use the forest. If they have sacred sites in the forest these are exempt from felling.

5. The forest owner must use local workers to run the forest, and provide training, safety equipment and a decent salary. The forest owner is often obliged to support the community in other ways, such as through the development of schools.

6. FSC is a market-based initiative which also ensures better conditions for the forest and the people whose livelihoods depend on it.

7. FSC gives an assurance that future generations will be able to enjoy the benefits of the forest.

8. All the wood is tracked from the forest to the store. Every link between the forest and the consumer is certified to make it clearly identifiable which wood is FSC certified and which is not.

9. FSC is the only wood certification scheme endorsed by the major environmental charities, includingWWF, Greenpeace and The Woodland Trust.

10. The FSC label is not only available on paper.  It can also be found on floors, decking, furniture, printed matter, charcoal, kitchen utensils, latex, even venison!

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