Whether you're an architect, builder, or DIY renovator, the materials you choose influence not just the quality and look of the final result, but its wider environmental and social impacts. Forests play a vital role in our environment, communities, and economy. Responsible forest management balances each of these interests to achieve outcomes that benefit us all. One of the most responsible choices you can make is selecting FSC-certified timber - wood that comes from forests managed with consideration for the value of people, wildlife, and the planet.
Sustainable Forest Management
Forests are one of our most important resources, offering a renewable supply of the materials and goods we need for a more sustainable future.
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) sets some of the world’s most rigorous standards for responsible forest management. These standards set clear requirements for protecting biodiversity, safeguarding the rights of people and communities, and promoting the long-term health of forests.
Currently, over 170 million hectares of forest worldwide are certified to FSC’s standards. When you choose FSC-certified wood, you’re supporting responsible forestry practices that help keep forests healthy, productive and resilient for generations to come.
Forests play an important role in regulating the climate by absorbing and storing carbon from the atmosphere. When forests are managed responsibly, they continue to capture carbon not only in the trees, but also in soil and other forest biomass, while protecting water quality and supporting a wide range of plant and animal species.
The FSC ‘check-tree’ label helps connect these outcomes to the products we choose, making it easier to identify timber sourced from responsibly managed forests. Visit https://fsc.org/en/why-forests-matter-for-the-climate for more information.
Ethical and Transparent Supply Chains
FSC certification ensures every step of the supply chain, from forest to finished product, is independently audited. This traceability gives you confidence that the FSC-certified timber products you’re purchasing are legally sourced, ethically produced, and free from deforestation.
The FSC check-tree mark represents a global system of standards, certification, and stakeholder involvement, bringing together forest managers, businesses, non-profit organisations, and others to promote responsible forest management that supports:
- zero deforestation
- safeguarding of ancient and endangered forests
- fair wages and work environments
- biodiversity conservation and restoration
- community rights, including upholding the rights of Indigenous Peoples
SpecRite timber products are sourced from responsibly managed sources, offering FSC-certified options across our range. You can check the FSC-certification status of our suppliers by searching the licence code on the product’s “check tree” FSC label - visit https://connect.fsc.org/fsc-public-certificate-search for more information
SpecRite’s FSC-certified options range from merbau decking, fence panels and garden edging to DIY timber panels, structural timber and plywood – see our full product range here.
Adds Value and Credibility to Your Project
Whether you are a homeowner, architect, or contractor, choosing FSC-certified timber demonstrates a clear commitment to sustainability. This can enhance your project's appeal, help meet green building standards and support your reputation for environmental and social responsibility.