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# FSC
- URL: https://lemu-web.prie.to/es/docs/alphabet/fsc/
- Published: 2025-08-31T05:12:22.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-12T16:13:25.000Z
- Description: The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) sets global standards for responsible forest management and certification, balancing ecological, social, and economic values.
- Author: Lemu
- Tags: Alphabet, #docs-col, #group-f

## Forest Stewardship Council

FSC is an international non-profit organisation that develops standards to ensure forests are managed responsibly, with respect for biodiversity, indigenous peoples’ rights, and sustainable livelihoods. Its certification scheme is widely recognised across industries and markets, helping consumers and companies identify products that meet responsible forestry practices.

| **Type**      | **Jurisdiction** | **Sector Relevance**                            |
| ------------- | ---------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| Certification | Global           | Forestry, Timber, Paper, Consumer Goods, Retail |

### Established / Active Since

1993

### Maintained By / Organised By

Forest Stewardship Council, headquartered in Bonn, Germany.

### Official Resources

- [https://fsc.org](https://fsc.org/?ref=lemu-web.prie.to)

### Relationship to Lemu

Lemu collaborates with FSC to certify biodiversity and ecosystem service indicators, ensuring that certification systems integrate robust, science-based data on species, habitats, and ecosystem functions.

### Examples in Practice

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A ****paper manufacturer** sources FSC-certified pulp to ensure sustainable forestry and traceability across its supply chain.

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A ****global retailer** adopts FSC-certified packaging to meet sustainability commitments and consumer expectations.

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A ****government procurement agency** requires FSC certification for wood used in public infrastructure projects.