One Small Step for Nordic – One Giant Step for Industry
Monday, May 04, 2009
From its inception Nordic Engineered Wood has strived to provide the most efficient wood products with the least environmental impacts. That’s why Nordic Engineered Wood, in its exclusive partnership with Chantiers Chibougamau Ltd., has become a leader in demanding well-managed forestry practices.
Back in 2000, Nordic was one of the first in North America to demand that the wood used in its products meet or exceed the ISO 14001 Standard. Continuing its ongoing commitment to responsible wood solutions, Nordic Engineered Wood is proud to offer products that are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, the international benchmark of well-managed forests.
What’s in a logo?
With all the certification bodies out there, trying to do the right thing and buying responsibly produced products can be confusing. The FSC label makes it easy to make the right choice when buying wood products. This is what sets FSC apart:
Only FSC
• prohibits conversion of natural forests or other habitat around the world
• prohibits the use of highly hazardous pesticides around the world
• respects human rights with particular attention to indigenous peoples
• is the only forest certification system that is supported by all major environmental groups.
• identifies areas that need special protection (e.g. cultural or sacred sites, habitats of endangered animals or plants.
But most importantly only FSC reviews each certified operation at least once a year –
and if they are found not to comply, the certificate is withdrawn.
Protecting nature’s resources is everyone’s responsibility;
at Nordic Engineered Wood we are doing our part.
Do yours.
FSC-Certified wood products are available. Consult your local distributor for details.
For more information on FSC visit www.fsc.org.
“FSC has the highest environmental standard for forest management of any certification system in the world.”
Monte Hummel
World Wildlife Fund, Canada
