Forests are important part in planet well being. With the increased demand for timber products, forests are under severe threat and disappearing at an alarming rate due to deforestation. Destruction of HCVs, biodiversity hot-spots, eco-sensitive areas, Illegal timber harvest and trade etc. are common causes for ecological imbalance. Forests are at immense pressure and to overcome this, sustainable management of the forests are critical. Forests which are sustainably managed are to be recognized and rewarded, for which forest certification is one of the option.

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Forest certification plays a key role in recognizing the organisation commitment to sustainability, continuously improved forest management with interdisciplinary coordination and communication. Forest standards provides framework for sustainability mechanism for forest monitoring, tracing and labeling timber, wood and pulp products and non-timber forest products. Now a days consumers are more conscious to know about the source of products derived from the forests and whether sourced forests are managed sustainable. Certified mark on the products confirms the credibility through third party evaluations and assures the consumers about the sustainable practices adopted by the business. 

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As expert, Deccan Consulting' provide you with cost-effective solutions to meet your audit needs and challenges. Our technical and expert consultants will guide you through the entire process by educating you on what you need for meeting the requirements, thereby enabling you to solve any potential issues or violations. Our team will assist you in developing the systems, training the staff, getting done through out the audit process, award of certification, interim assistance/maintaining the compliance and certification of annual checks.