Everyday Environmentalist

I bet that few of us know the origin of the forest products we purchase. And even fewer know whether these forests were sustainably managed and legally harvested before the timber made its way into the finished products that we have in our homes and offices.

But knowing matters. And choosing responsibly matters too …
Asking for and buying wood and paper products certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) — is good for people, good for forests and good for the planet.

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For Jack Hurd’s full article visit The Nature Conservancy, or visit ThinkActUnity.org for this and other global campaigns.

Jack Hurd is director of The Nature Conservancy’s Forest Trade Program. Prior to joining the Conservancy, he was with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), where he coordinated the WWF/World Bank Forest Alliance, directed WWF’s Cambodia program and served as a regional conservation advisor in Southeast Asia.