Environment ” Concept ” Fair production

Fair production

FSC 100% – which is also a seal of quality for fair working conditions and wages. Products bearing this prestigious seal are checked by independent environmental protection organizations for compliance with sustainable and social standards throughout the entire supply chain – from reforestation to the warehouse. This ensures that not only the forest, but also its inhabitants and users benefit from this new approach to forestry.

FSC tropical wood Betterwood
FSC® C108302

In harmony with people and nature

The rights of indigenous groups to own, use and manage land and resources are recognized and respected. Forest management secures and improves the long-term social and economic well-being of employees and the local population. Efficient use of forest products ensures economic viability and offers ecological and social benefits. Management preserves biodiversity, water resources, soils and sensitive ecosystems and landscapes in order to maintain the ecological functions of the forest. A planning framework clearly describes the long-term management objectives and the means to achieve them and is regularly applied and updated.

Sawmill Peru FSC

ZDF report about Betterwood

The ZDF documentary series Plan B has set itself the goal of telling stories of success and presenting ideas for solutions to social problems. The report on Betterwood shows that forestry can contribute to the preservation of tropical forests. ZDF writes in a press release: “Catherine Körting (…) found a way to contribute to the preservation of the rainforest by selling tropical timber.”