Forest Management Certification
In December 2006 Forests NSW was certified as compliant with the Australian Forestry Standard ((AFS) AS 4708) by NCS International (NCSI), which is accredited by JAS-ANZ to audit against this internationally recognised forest management standard.
The standard is based on criteria for sustainable forest management agreed on by the PEFC Council (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes), which is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation, that promotes sustainably managed forests through independent third party certification. PEFC is a global umbrella organisation for the assessment of and mutual recognition of national forest certification schemes, such as the Australian Forestry Standard.
Follow these links for more information:
For further general information on AFS and these criteria go to the Australian Forestry Standard website.
| The NCSI report confirms Forests NSW leading role in socially, ecologically and economically sustainable forestry management. A summary report of this AFS audit is available on request, by emailing the Environmental Management System Manager or calling +61 (0)2 98720111. |
Forest Management Certification using an internationally recognised standard, such as the Australian Forestry Standard (AFS) or the Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) independently assures the consumer that the certified timber products they purchase have been produced in a socially, ecologically and economically sustainable manner.
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