Forests Forever

http://www.forestsforever.org.uk

Forests Forever is the environmental voice of the timber industry and aims to promote the environmental benefits of timber as well as to encourage environmentally responsible trading practices. It offers advice and information on how to source timber and timber products responsibly.

FSC Forest Stewardship Council

http://www.fsc.org

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international organization that brings people together to find solutions which promote responsible stewardship of the world’s forests.

PEFC The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification

http://www.pefc.org

This is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation, founded in 1999 which promotes sustainability managed forests through independent third party certification. The PEFC provides an assurance mechanism to purchasers of wood and paper products that they are promoting the sustainable management of forests.

The British Woodworking Federation

http://www.bwf.org.uk

The BWF is the leading representative body for the woodworking and joinery manufacturing industry in the UK. The BWF currently has over 500 members drawn from manufacturers, distributors and installers.

TRADA The Timber Research and Development Association

http://www.trada.co.uk

The centre for excellence on the specification and use of timber and wood products.

TTF Timber Trade Federation

http://www.ttf.co.uk

Many of our suppliers are members of the TTF and adhere to the current European Standards and Code of Conduct.