What Can I Do: Help stop deforestation
It is vital that we halt the destruction of the world’s forests. We can all play a part in that.
In the UK many of our forests are independently certified as being sustainably managed so we can be confident that they are being managed well and responsibly.
Both schemes provide a promise that that the wood used in any products comes from well-managed forests.
Products made from this wood will usually carry the FSC or PEFC label on them.
PEFC/16-44-770 ©1996FSC A.C.
Similar schemes are also used around the world.
When you buy items made of wood make sure that you look for these labels which provide a guarantee that by using the product you are encouraging sustainable forest management and not contributing to deforestation.
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Now click on 'Use wood for fuel' on the left of this page to find out how wood can be an efficient alternative to dirtier power sources.Links
Forest Stewardship CouncilProgramme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification
UK Woodland Assurance Standard
