Stories and case studies
Find out more about some of the forests, businesses and groups certified by Soil Association Certification to forest management and chain of custody standards.
FSC and PEFC certification
The People’s Forest
When a supermarket chain approached a Danish forest management company with a fund to establish a new area of forest in the Jutland region of Denmark, it was a natural step to pursue FSC ecosystem services verification.
Photo credit: Martin Strunge
Mendel University
Based in Brno in the Czech Republic, Mendel University owns and manages over 10,000 hectares of forests. These are used as an extensive research and education facility, as well as a productive forestry operation and recreational space for the public.
The Crown Estate
The Crown Estate at Windsor is a unique woodland: its proximity to London, diversity of forest types, high visitor numbers, and its need to balance ecological restoration with timber production.
Printed.com
This UK based print solutions business originally sought certification in 2010. Certification helped set them apart from other businesses and connect them with conscious consumers.
Soil Association Certification
Spear House
51 Victoria Street
Bristol
BS1 6AD
United Kingdom