Most Southern Yellow Pine comes from sustainable forests, which are privately owned by families in rural communities in the southern United States. By applying the best scientific forestry management practices, these families manage their lands to ensure clean water, a healthy habitat for wildlife and flora, recreational spaces, and wood products.
Southern Pine producers can offer certified products under one or more of the following programs:
- American Tree Farm System® (ATFS®)
- Canadian Standards Association® (CSA®)
- Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®)
- International Organization for Standardization® (ISO®)
- Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification® (PEFC®)
- Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®)
