world news - 28.03.2003
FINLAND — ALMOST 100% OF FINNISH FORESTS ARE CERTIFIED
Forest Certification promotes sustainable forest management is an instrument of marketing communication for lumber firms indicates that the products made of wood are environmentally friendly and come from certified forests promotes wood and wood derivitives as material that can be recycled and renewed. About 22 million hectares of, about 95% of Finnish Forest, have been certified by the Finnish Forest Certification System, Ffcs. which accounts for almost all of the country's forest are managed by the Finnish Forest industries Federation. A very high percentage when compared with the rest of the world. In 2002, certified forests throughout the world amounted to 92 million hectares of forest. Over 50 systems of certification exist world wide. What the consumer is concerned about is to know which are the key rules that consitute an environmentally friendly management of a country's forest resources. In general, the definition of a "well managed forest" is according to the principals of sustainable development. In addition it means harmonising the natural elements with the employment the forests give to the local population. To be granted certification, in practical terms the company must be able to guarantee the origin of the wooden used and be able to trace each of the stages in the production of the article.
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