Forest Management

 

FSC’s Forest Management certification is voluntary for forestry companies who want to demonstrate responsible forest management by having their forest management planning and practices independently evaluated against FSC’s forest management standards.

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Responsible Forestry Standard for Canada

FSC Canada’s national standard addresses the most pressing issues facing Canadian forests now, including protection of habitat for species at risk, woodland caribou, upholding Indigenous Peoples’ rights, workers’ rights including gender equity, landscape management and conservation. 

FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Canada

FSC-STD-CAN-01.1-2026_EN.pdf
PDF, Size: 22.08MB

Supporting resources

Annex A Companion Doc.pdf
PDF, Size: 864.48KB
FPIC Guidance for Organizations
PDF, Size: 916.15KB
FSS CA Interpretations Clarifications
PDF, Size: 8.18MB
FSC-CA_M23_ConsultationReport-EN.pdf
PDF, Size: 0.98MB
ICL_Plain Language Document_FSC_EN_V2.pdf
PDF, Size: 924.36KB
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Quebec Forest Management Company Uses New FSC Standard to Chart Course