Discover how to identify sustainable wood: PEFC, FSC labels, FSC, traceability, short circuits and advice for an ethical and responsible choice.
In a context where the origin of raw materials is increasingly under scrutiny, choosing wood from sustainably managed forests is a responsible act. Whether you are a carpenter, a builder, or simply sensitive to the environment, it is essential to know how to distinguish responsible wood from wood obtained from uncontrolled cuts.
A forest is said to be “sustainably managed” when it respects operating principles that are balanced between economic performance, respect for biodiversity and the natural renewal of resources. The objective: to preserve ecosystems while providing quality wood for future generations.
It is the most common in France. It ensures that the wood comes from forests managed according to strict environmental, social and economic criteria.
A highly recognized international label, it ensures responsible forest management, with particular attention to the rights of local populations and the conservation of resources.
Wood from sustainable forests is accompanied by documents attesting to its origin: invoice, technical sheet, PEFC or FSC certificate. In a sawmill, this information must be available on request, or even displayed clearly.
Buying from a local sawmill working with French forests not only reduces the carbon footprint, but also promotes a transparent and committed wood industry. In France, many sawmills like ours are committed to responsible resource management.
For more than 50 years, we have mainly been processing wood from sustainably managed French forests. Our supplies are carefully selected, and the traceability of our wood is guaranteed. We are convinced that respect for the forest is essential to the quality of the wood that we deliver every day to our professional customers.
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La Scierie VUITTON is a member of French Timber, a network that promotes French hardwood internationally in a sustainable and traceable approach.
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