Global FSC Certificates - Type and Distribution Report - June 2014

Oct 3, 2026

This report presents a comprehensive statistical analysis of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certifications as of June 2014. It details the global distribution of forest management certificates, covering 184,371,469 hectares across 80 countries. The document provides granular breakdowns of certified forest areas by region, including Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, alongside certificate counts. Furthermore, it outlines data regarding chain of custody certificates, trends in certificate growth since 2012, and an analysis of global forest management certification by tenure ownership. This authoritative resource serves as a foundational data reference for stakeholders monitoring global sustainable forest management practices and the expansion of the FSC certification system during this period.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages18

Reading Time45 min

AccessFree to download

Global FSC Certified Forest Area by Region

FSC Chain of Custody Certificates by Region

Growth Trends since 2012

Forest Management Certificate Growth

Supply Chain Growth

Certification by Tenure Ownership

FAQs

What was the total global FSC certified forest area as of June 2014?

The total global FSC certified forest area reported as of June 2014 was 184,371,469 hectares across 80 countries.

Which region held the largest percentage of total certified FSC forest area in 2014?

Europe held the largest share, accounting for 44.14% of the total certified forest areas, totaling 81,377,072 hectares.

What types of FSC certificate growth trends are tracked in the report?

The report tracks growth trends for both forest management (FM and FM/CoC) certificates and supply chain (chain of custody) certificates since 2012.

Oct 3, 2026

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