FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified wood is harvested only from
well-managed sustainable forests. That means all FSC labeled wood can be
accurately traced from its origin to manufacturing to distribution, and to
you. The companies that supply FSC wood to your local Home Depot store
replenish their forests by diligently replanting trees for your future.
To view FSC labeled products in some stores in your area, select the
appropriate link below.
Note: FSC product availability varies by
stores in the highlighted areas. Please check your local store for
availability. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or better to view these
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Mid Atlantic Area (PDF) PA, NJ, MD, DE, DC, VA, NYC and Long Island
Midwest Area (PDF) ND, SD, NE, MN, IA, WI, IL, MI, IN, OH, KY, WV
New England Area (PDF) ME, VT, NH, MA, RI, CT, NY
Products for the state of Nevada* can be found in both the West Coast and
Northwest areas.
Northwest Area (PDF) AK, WA, MT, OR, ID, WY, NV*, UT, CO
Southeast Area (PDF) TN, NC, SC, GA, AL, FL, PR
Southwest Area (PDF) NM, KS, OK, TX, MO, AR, LA, MS
Products for the state of Nevada* can be found in both the West Coast and
Northwest areas.
West Coast Area (PDF) CA, AZ, NV*
Note: Product selection may vary by store.
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Our Commitment to the FSC
What is forest management certification?
The certification of a
site-specific on-the-ground forest operation employs best management practices
while ensuring the long-term health of the total forest ecosystem.
What forest certification standard does The Home Depot recognize?
The Home Depot recognizes the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) as a
not-for-profit membership organization that advances forest stewardship
through certification of forest management practices and marketplace labeling
of certified forest products.
What is the FSC standard?
The FSC's performance-based standard
for sustainable forest management is based on a set of 10 international
"Principles and Criteria for Forest Management." FSC standard involves the
protection of forest ecosystems, water quality, wildlife habitats and local
communities.
What does it require to carry a certified label?
A supplier's
wood must be documented as coming from a sustainably managed forest.
What are the benefits of certified products?
Certified forest
products are the same products with the same quality as non-certified
products, yet are labeled as originating from well-managed sustainable forest
areas.
What is chain-of-custody certification?
The certification of an
established system creates a paper trail demonstrating that certified
materials are kept separate from non-certified materials, and can be
accurately tracked maintaining their identity and authenticity throughout the
manufacturing and distribution process. This is particularly important for
sensitive regions of the world where illegal logging and unsustainable
forestry practices take place.
What are independently certified forest products?
These
products originate in forests that have been certified as sustainably
well-managed by an independent, third-party certification organization.
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