Print Industries Forestry Certification Council, Inc.

Benefits of (PFC) Certification
The potential benefits of achieving PFC forest certification include –

• Improved sales prospects in markets that are sensitive to environmental and social concerns. Many buyers in these markets have purchasing policies that show a preference for certified forest products

• Improved operational efficiency due to better and more comprehensive planning and management for the use of controlled product.

• A progressive and adaptive management style—addressing environmental and social issues in a proactive manner is often associated with improved overall management

• More motivated staff due to recognition of their collective achievements in forest management and assurance that working conditions are maintained at a high standard.

• A better public image due to a combination of positive press coverage, endorsements from environmental groups and increased responsiveness to the needs of local forest users

• Valuable information and assurance to investors about the status of forest resources and the quality of management

• Through certification audits, independent experts monitor and give unbiased feedback on management effectiveness.

• If its your first certification audit or a annual follow-up audit PFC certification will save you thousands of dollars in fees.