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.

forest

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. 

National Forest Stewardship Standard

FSC-STD-CAN-01-2018 EN_V1.pdf
PDF, Size: 2.12MB
FSC-STD-CAN-01-2018 EN_V1_Word version
DOCX, Size: 6.60MB
FSC-STD-CAN-01-2018 with definitions.pdf
PDF, Size: 2.58MB

Supporting resources

Annex A Companion Doc.pdf
PDF, Size: 864.48KB
FPIC Guidance for Organizations
PDF, Size: 916.15KB
Annex H Frequently Asked Questions
PDF, Size: 188.59KB
NFSS Frequently Asked Questions
PDF, Size: 192.31KB
NFSS Technical FAQ
PDF, Size: 542.20KB
INT_FSC-STD-CAN-01-2018_05.pdf
PDF, Size: 172.33KB
INT_FSC-STD-CAN-01-2018_04.pdf
PDF, Size: 158.85KB
INT_FSC-STD-CAN-01-2018_03.pdf
PDF, Size: 138.53KB
INT_FSC-STD-CAN-01-2018_02.pdf
PDF, Size: 209.13KB
INT_FSC-STD-CAN-01-2018_01.pdf
PDF, Size: 130.16KB
lake

Quebec Forest Management Company Uses New FSC Standard to Chart Course