FSC Malaysia is proud to announce that the FSC group certificate (FSC-C195423) has been extended to include Malaysia’s first-ever FSC-certified bamboo and FSC-certified rubberwood 🎋🌳 - a significant step forward for responsible forest management and community-based enterprises.

🎋 Bamboo Certification

This achievement was made possible through our collaboration with SEAD, who have long supported the Orang Asli communities in Perak in adopting sustainable bamboo harvesting practices.

Our appreciation goes to FSC International and the French Embassy of Malaysia for their invaluable support in making this project a reality. We also extend our thanks to CMO Group for their commitment in enabling small and community forests to achieve FSC certification.

FSC-certified bamboo opens up a wide range of sustainable applications - from green construction materials, to design innovation and bamboo bio-char.

With this milestone, the team is now preparing for FSC Chain of Custody (CoC) certification, unlocking greater opportunities for responsibly sourced bamboo products in Malaysia and beyond.

🌳 Rubberwood Certification

Following the launch of this project in August (newsfeed here), two sites - totalling approximately 1,200 hectares - are now FSC-certified. 

In addition, International Furniture Alliance Sdn Bhd.  the supply chain specialist for this project, has also successfully obtained its FSC Chain of Custody certification (FSC®-C221055). 

The project partners continue to work closely with the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) to expand FSC-certification to additional areas across Peninsular Malaysia, further strengthening responsible natural rubber supply chains.

FSC-certified rubberwood is widely sought after in the 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 sector - from 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 to a range of 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿 and 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 applications. It is also a key raw material for composite wood products such as 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺-𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗳𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 (𝗠𝗗𝗙), 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝘆𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱.

Across the value chain, companies are now progressively preparing for FSC CoC certification, strengthening market confidence and ensuring that responsibly sourced rubberwood can reach international markets.

The dedication and commitment of all teams and partners in meeting FSC’s rigorous standards have paved the way for this pioneering achievement.

This milestone is a powerful example of how partnership, innovation, and community leadership can come together to protect forests, empower people, and build a more sustainable and inclusive future.

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