In layman’s terms, what is most important about FSC certified paper and envelopes is that certification establishes healthy forest management practices, and then annual audits ensure the ongoing implementation of these well-managed forest practices. 

The FSC certification of forests also helps keep these forests profitable by creating demand for FSC products. Therefore, FSC forests are less likely to be sold for development, mining or other land uses, which would be harmful to the long-term health of the forest and economically harmful to the families making a living from or residing near these well-managed forests.

You can keep up-to-date on FSC issues and support sustainable forest management practices by supporting FSC products. You can support FSC products by specifying and buying FSC papers when appropriate for your projects.

Many papers earning the FSC certification also fall under other environmentally favorable categories like renewable energy paper, carbon neutral paper, recycled paper and chlorine free paper. Whichever paper you choose, you can add additional benefit to your project by touting the attributes of the paper you've chosen. See how companies benefit from going green and learn how to maximize your consumer messaging.