Sustainability of tropical timber

Against displacement – because it’s worth it

Clear-cutting and the displacement of forest areas by agricultural land is contrary to the sustainable management of forest areas. Sustainability therefore not only refers to a considerate approach to nature, but also includes the economic pursuit of long-term returns. There is therefore no other sector of the economy that is so closely linked to the concept of sustainability and in which economic and ecological interests can be combined as the forestry industry.

Forest instead of corn

This is precisely the attitude we want to promote in the tropics: Forests should have a long-term benefit and value for the local people. We believe that only rainforest protection that also respects the interests of the local population can be successful in the long term. The main reason for the destruction of the rainforest is its displacement by agricultural monocultures such as pastureland, palm oil and maize fields.

One hundred percent FSC®

Sustainable tropical timber is the implementation of and compliance with sustainable economic practices. However, this goal only becomes binding and verifiable if uniform standards are defined in a certification system and the products that meet the requirements are awarded this certificate. At Betterwood, we have opted for the strictest international certificate and only offer FSC®-certified tropical wood wood.

In the category Environment you can find out more about our sustainable concept , transparent origin and our rainforest protection projects .