Ecosystem services are the benefits that forests provide to humanity, supporting our health, well-being, and economy. These services are fundamental to the stability of the planet, and their conservation depends on the sustainable management of our natural resources.
Certified FSC Forest Management Plans provide forest managers with the opportunity to verify and validate ecosystem services by demonstrating the positive impacts they generate, giving them a management tool to secure sponsors that strengthen forest management.
FSC allows an Organization and a sponsor under a Promotional License Agreement (PLA) to make Ecosystem Services Claims. An Ecosystem Services Claim is the communication and promotion of validated or verified impact(s).
As a sponsor, you provide financial support for the maintenance or enhancement of ecosystem services within an FSC-certified Forest Management Plan.
This support enables the forest manager to invest directly in forest conservation and responsible management practices, generating tangible environmental and social benefits within the territory.
In return, your company receives clear evidence of positive impacts, which are verified by an independent third party, with measurable, traceable, and transparent results.
With this evidence, you can credibly communicate your contribution to conservation and ecosystem services by using FSC-backed claims.
This support significantly reduces the risks of greenwashing and builds trust among clients, markets, and consumers, while strengthening your company’s reputation and sustainability strategy.