Updated:  June 27, 2006
	British Columbia is a North American leader in forest certification.  Many forest companies, large and small, have either achieved or are pursuing certification under one or more systems.  Forest certification is seen as one component of the overall provincial commitment to the goal of sustainable forest management. Canadian Forest Management Certification Status Report - BC DATA (Adobe Acrobat Format - June 7, 2006) Canadian Forest Management Certification Status Report - Certification Summary for Canada (Adobe Acrobat Format - June 7, 2006) Certification Systems: Environmental Management System (ISO 140001) Sustainable Forest Initiative (SFI) Forest Stewardship Council - BC Chapter (FSC) Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Certification Information Sites: Certified Products Council Canadian Sustainable Forestry Certification Coalition Certification Watch BC Forest Information For More Information: International Relations and Trade Ministry of Forests Tel: (250) 356-8957 Email: Forests.InternationalRelationsUnit@.gov.bc.ca