FSC Principles and criteria together build the foundation for all forest management standards globally. FSC Certification in Himachal Pradesh ensures that the products come from the forests that provide the social, environmental and economic benefits.Forest Management Certification or FSC Certification in Himachal Pradesh assures that some specific area of the forest is managed according to the FSC Principles and criteria. The forest manager or owner either joins a Forest Management Group or make contact with an FSC- Accredited Certification Body in order to achieve the Forest Management Certification. On July 8, 2010 FSC US Forest Management Standard was approved by FSC International. Forest management is concerned by this national standard in the US.FSC US Forest Management Standard specifies the majority of requirements of the FSC Certification.FSC Certification in Himachal Pradesh is of two types, first is Forest Management and the other is chain of custody. In both the cases, independent FSC- Accredited Bodies verified the requirements.
Forest Management Certification:-If you want to get certified with respect to Forest Management Standards, in case if you are a Forest Manager, then there are two options available for you:
⦁ You can contact an FSC- Accredited Body
Group Manager  can help to join a Forest Management Group , ask him if you are eligible

Chain-of- Custody Certification:-
⦁ You can contact an ⦁ FSC-accredited Certification Body.
⦁ If you have gross annual sales of wood products that are less than $5 million (USD), then you are eligible for Chain of Custody Group Certification.