Who We Are

An open member-led organization

FSC is an independent, non-profit organization that protects forests for future generations. 

We are an open, membership-led organization that sets standards under which forests and companies are certified. Our membership consists of three equally weighted chambers -- environmental, economic, and social -- to ensure the balance and the highest level of integrity.

FSC US is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and operates as a National Office of FSC International, which is based in Bonn, Germany. 


Our History

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FSC was founded in 1993 to promote responsible forest management.

Membership

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FSC is a member-led organization and anyone can join.

Governance

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Members elect the board of directors and vote on motions in the General Assembly.


US Board of Directors

The FSC-US Board of Directors consists of members from each of the three chambers.

Staff

Our team is a committed group of professionals working to grow the market for FSC-certified products.