Forest Certification

Forest certification provides verifiable confirmation of sustainable forest management and stewardship. Certified forests produce raw materials for certified wood, paper, and energy products, as well as certified credentials for carbon credits issued by those forests.

Certifications provide credibility and assurance for forest landowners, partners, stakeholders, and consumers through a third-party verification process.

F&W Forestry Services guides landowners through this process and offers practical, time-tested options for: