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The
Forest Stewardship
Council (FSC) based in Oaxaca, Mexico, is an international,
non-government organization that accredits and monitors certifiers
like the SFF. Visit this website to find out more about the
status of certifications around the world, download FSC documents
and learn about the work of national initiatives. |
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This
is the website of the FSC Canadian Initiative. FSC
Canada is an accredited national initiative that coordinates
and supports regional standards setting groups and promotes
forest products certification |
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The
FSC-BC regional
initiative works to represent FSC members and promote
the FSC within British Columbia. FSC-BC is also working on
developing regional standards for FSC certifications within
the province. |
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The
Canadian
Eco-lumber Co-op markets and distributes eco-certified
products. |
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The
Certified
Forest Products Council maintains an up-to-date database
of FSC certified forests and chain-of-custody suppliers. Search
by name, product, or location to find the certified product
or supplier you are looking for. |
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West
Coast Environmental Law, in coordination with several other
non-governmental organizations, has recently launched a website
designed to keep track of forest certification developments
in BC, particularly those related to Forest Stewardship Council
(FSC) certification. By visiting GoodWoodWatch.org,
you can find out more about certification activity around
the province and how to get involved. |
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Value
Added Links
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Furniturelink.ca
is a very comprehensive directory of Canadian furniture manufacturers
and includes a link to Value-Created Review, an on-line journal
that supports innovative wood designs and good wood use. |
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EcoNexus™
- The Green Procurement Directory™ is an on-line database
of green products, green services, and green companies, developed
by the Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources. EcoNexus™,
and The Green Procurement Director™ are trademarks of
the Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources. |
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The
WoodVine
serves many southeastern British Columbia wood-products manufacturers
and woodworkers, including re-manufacturers, timber-frame
& log builders, building-component makers, furniture &
cabinet shops, and giftware makers. |
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On-line
Articles
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| Value-Created
Review newsletter article
about certification in BC and SFF's application for accreditation
with the FSC. |
| Value-Created
Review newsletter article
about the chain-of-custody process for Ornamentum Furniture's
certified designs. Ornamentum Furniture is chain of custody
certified by the SFF. |
