Forestry

FSC and PEFC certification

Whether you manage a forest or use wood-based materials, demonstrate that your business meets recognised standards of sustainability through forestry certification.

Providing certification globally

Soil Association Certification is an independent certification body, accredited to audit and administer forestry certification on behalf of the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). We have issued certificates in over 70 countries, working with trained agents and auditors in each.

28.4
million hectares
of forests protected through our certification of responsible forest management
4,400
chain of custody
certificates, from sawmills to furniture makers, builders' merchants and printers
70
countries
our certification teams work in regions around the world and we have issued certificates in over 70 countries

Soil Association Certification is wholly owned by the Soil Association Charity and generates all its income from providing certification services to clients in the organic, food, catering and forestry sectors.

We provide a cost-effective service where charges for certification cover the costs of running the programmes (20-001 1.10.1.b). Contact the Forestry team to learn how to apply and get a quote for certification fees. 

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Current certificate holders

View a list of our FSC certificates and PEFC certificates (20-001 1.10.1.f).