Why We Use FSC Certified Wood

This is a great post, and some stunning photos, showing the difference that Forest Stewardship Council certification makes in the health of a forest.

SFI Certified Forest after logging:

(The technical term for this is "clear cut.")

FSC Certified Forest after logging:

(Still looks like a forest, doesn't it?)

A little background: The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international non-profit, multi-stakeholder organization established in 1993 to promote responsible management of the world's forests. (Wikipedia) (FSC Website)

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) was started in 1994 (coincidence?) by members of the American Forest and Paper Association, a lumber industry group. (SFI Website)

Housefish uses exclusively FSC certified wood products.