The objectives of certification schemes are to provide assurance to end users that the products they are purchasing came from a source that;
?Is legal, and
?Is managed in such a way that it ensures positives:

- Environmental outcomes
- Social outcomes, and
- Economic outcomes
FORESTS
Increasingly timber is valued not only as a commodity, but also as a precious resource that requires protection. Forests from which timber products are produced provide water, oxygen, wildlife habitat and biodiversity, fuel for heating and cooking, products for shelter, education and communication, they even influence the weather. Best of all, a well managed forest never runs out - it抯 sustainable.
PEOPLE
A forest which is responsibly managed protects and respects the rights of local people, ensuring that their way of life and culture is maintained for present and future generations.
WILDLIFE
Good forest management ensures that the forest habitat, for both animals and plants, is protected. Species currently endangered can continue to survive and hopefully evolve in the future.
ECOSYSTEM
Good forest management ensures that the delicate forest ecosystem is maintained and thus the level of biodiversity is sustained.
CUSTOMER AWARENESS
As the public becomes more aware of the importance of protecting our environment they will inevitably demand more building and decorative products from sustainable sources.
You can be sure that when specify a certified product from Chain of Custody Certified distributors that the product is sourced from legal and responsibly managed resources