Certified Wood News

Tree Trunk Saga: Understanding 10 Years of FSC vs. SFI
Andrei de Freitas, former Director General of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
January 12, 2015
When it comes to green building, you’d think we could all just get along, right? Wrong. The bitter fight between SFI and FSC for the future of Certified Wood has waged for over a decade.
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How Bad is Deforestation? Global Forest Watch Quantifies the Problem
Global Forest Watch can help any fans of Certified Wood beef up their stories.
February 26, 2014
More than 40 organizations and governments have come together to put a stop to worldwide deforestation with an innovative technology solution: Global Forest Watch.
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6 Certified Wood Tips for LEED Projects
FSC Certified Wood
January 3, 2014
Using 50% certified wood in a LEED project usually isn’t the tough part. Here are some tips to get you through the paperwork headache-free!
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