Stakeholder participation in the FSC system is integral to maintaining FSC's credibility and the integrity of the FSC logo. FSC is committed to providing useful resources to all stakeholders in order to facilitate informed decision-making processes. This web section provides an overview on why the FSC choice is the right choice for environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable forest management.

You may find information that highlights the benefits of FSC by following the links below. This web section will be updated as more resources become available.

Reports

FSC summary report - comparative analysis between the FSC Controlled Wood requirements and PEFC, PEFC Germany and SFI (English / Spanish / German / French) 

FSC Impacts and outcomes - Extracts from FSC literature review 2009 (pdf)

FSC reflected in scientific and professional literature - literature study on the outcome and impacts of FSC certification (pdf)

Websites

Credible Forest Certification
Developed by the Alliance for Credible Forest Certification
www.credibleforestcertification.org/

Why FSC
Developed by FSC supporters
www.whyfsc.com