The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international organization that brings people together to find solutions which promote responsible stewardship of the world's forests.

• 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 that can certify forest managers and forest product producers to FSC standards.
• Its trademark provides international recognition to organizations that 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 contribute to the mission of promoting responsible forestry worldwide.
• Over the past 13 years, over 90 million hectares in more than 82 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 43 countries.