Forest certification

Introduction to forest certification

Forest certification schemes provide a way of defining sustainable forest management as well as third party, independent verification that a timber source meets the definition of sustainability. Read more...

Approved schemes

CPET undertook an initial assessment of five forest certification schemes, and is currently reviews the findings bi-annually. The most recent review of forest certification schemes was published in December 2006. View results...

Types of certification evidence

Information is provided on the types of information and documentation you will find associated with certified products. Read more...

Checking certification evidence

Information is provided on what to look for when determining whether evidence provided covers the products purchased.  Read more...