Forest Stewardship Council
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New Group Promotes “Climate-Smart” Wood
Well-managed forests store more carbon and produce more wood, the group asserts
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New Database Aids Search for Certified Lumber
Need certified Douglas fir or ipé in a hurry? Check this list to see what's available.
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Greenwashed Timber: How Sustainable Forest Certification Has Failed
Environmental critics and some academic researchers say the Forest Stewardship Council has had little or no effect on tropical deforestation
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The World Needs Sustainable Forestry
Efforts to greenwash harmful logging needs to be stopped
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The LEED Pilot for Wood
Zealots should be aware that an FSC-only certification for LEED buildings may significantly wound the LEED rating system
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Using Reclaimed Wood for Porch Decking
Tropical hardwood decking that we can feel good about — and that should last many decades
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Sustainable Forestry Initiative Accused of Greenwashing
The lumber certification agency is accused of deception in a complaint filed with the Federal Trade Commission
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Florida Bill a ‘Backlash’ Against LEED Rules
State representative wants alternatives to Forest Stewardship Council lumber