About FSC The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international network to promote responsible management of the world's forests. FSC brings people together to find solutions to the problems created by bad forestry practices and to reward good forest management. - FSC is a stakeholder owned system for promoting responsible management of the world's forests.
- Through consultative processes, it sets international standards for responsible forest management.
- It accredits independent third party organizations who can certify forest managers and forest product producers to FSC standards.
- Its trademark provides international recognition to organizations who support the growth of responsible forest management.
- Its product label allows consumers worldwide to recognize products that support the growth of responsible forest management worldwide.
- FSC undertakes marketing programs and information services that contributes to the mission of promoting responsible forestry worldwide.
- Over the past 10 years, 50 million hectares in more than 60 countries have been certified according to FSC standards while several thousand products are produced using FSC certified wood and carrying the FSC trademark. FSC operates through its network of National Initiatives in more than 34 countries.
FSC certification is carried out by FSC accredited certification bodies. FSC itself does not certify forest operations or manufacturers. This maintains FSC's independence between its standards and requirements, and operations seeking certification. More FSC in Eastmark Eastmark International (KASHI) Ltd founded in Shache province of Kashi of Xinjiang, which was invested by Eastmark International (KASHI) Ltd in 2004. It is the most important component in the forest-board united project. At present, Eastmark International (KASHI) Ltd plans to plant 70,000 mu woodland in 4 year. Now we have planted 10,000 mu in the last year. And will plant 20,000 mu in 2005. The first 10,000mu is being certified by FSC. We feel it is important to the long-term survival of hardwood forest in the region to participate promoting well managed forests. Lon term we will benefit by having ample supply of material available, as well as assisting the society with providing forest lands the thrive for the benefit of mankind. |