This document discusses sustainable forestry practices and forest certification programs. It provides information on three forest certification systems: the American Tree Farm System, Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The FSC has the most rigorous standards for forest management and requires independent audits and public reporting. Chain-of-custody certification tracks wood from certified forests through production and distribution channels. There is growing demand for FSC certified wood and wood products in green building and consumers are spreading awareness of sustainable forestry.