Precious woods FSC certified
Some companies ensure a steady supply of certified wood by producing the wood themselves.
Among them is the international company Precious Wood, which has obtained FSC certificates for all of their timber concessions around tehe world. The latest certificate was issued for more than 600,000 hectares of rainforest in Gabon, supplying 17’000 m3 of roundwood per month.
FSC - a market differentiating factor
According to Precious Woods, FSC certification is a major differentiating factor and represents a clear competitive advantage, particularly in the European market. Not only does it mean that FSC-certified timber can be sold at a premium price, it also guarantees a long-term "license to operate" in markets which are demanding increasingly high standards with regard to the sustainability of the products being offered.
Andreas Heusler, Chief Executive Officer of Precious Woods, commented: “As a company committed to the triple bottom line, it has always been our goal and vision to preserve tropical forests by managing them sustainably. With the recent certification we have now all Group companies engaged in forestry activities certified. This important step enables us to respond to an increasing demand for certified timber products.”
Precious Woods also manages certified timber concessions in Brazil, Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
Source: FSC International
