The three main wood/timber certification schemes of currency in Australia are:
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Australian Forestry Certification Scheme |
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The Australian Forestry Certification Scheme (AFCS) encompasses the Australian Forestry Standard (AFS) AS 4708-2007 and the associated Chain of Custody Standard AS 4709-2008.
The AFCS is managed by Australian Forestry Standard Ltd - a non-profit public company. AFS Limited is accredited by Accreditation Board for Standards Development Organisations (ABSDO as a standards development organisation. |
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Forest Stewardship Council |
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The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international network to promote responsible management of the world's forests. |
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Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes |
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The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes (PEFC) endorses responsibly forest management schemes around the world including the Australian Forestry Certification Scheme (AFCS) |
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