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We are pursuing IEQc4.5 from LEED-CI as an ID credit. Are we then required to include the cost of furniture in MRc3–7?

What building components are typically purchased with FSC content to earn this credit?

We’re having trouble getting FSC wood within our budget. Can we use products with another forestry certification?

Do I need to provide invoices for all of the new wood products purchased for the project, or just FSC wood products?

I have supporting manufacturer documentation for the FSC wood used on our project. Is this enough to document this credit, or do I need invoices as well?

Can products labeled “FSC Recycled” or “FSC Recycled Credit” contribute towards MRc7? What about "FSC Mix" percentages that refer to recycled content?

Does FSC-certified wood automatically contribute to IEQc4.4 as a low-emitting material?

We are using a lot of reclaimed wood. Should we include this in our MRc7 calculations? What about wood that is already installed on the project, in a renovation? What about wood products with recycled content?

Does FSC-certified bamboo products count towards this credit?

A product has FSC-certified veneer, but a non-certified core. Can we prorate the MRc7 contribution of this product based on the cost of the veneer?

Should wood used on site features such as benches or a gazebo be included here?

Is there a minimum quantity of wood that must be used on the project to qualify for this credit?

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NC-2009 MRc7:Certified Wood

FSC Alternative - Environmental Stewardship

Dan Forino

Regional Director

Horizon Engineering Associates

LEEDuser Premium Member

40 thumbs up

April 24, 2012

We are looking to purchase sustainably harvested wood for our project, but the FSC cost has driven it out as a possibility (an additional $700k for FSC with all our millwork). Ignoring getting any LEED MRc7 or ID credit is there a sustainable harvesting program that has either no or minimal cost that we could look into as an alternative. We are located in the NYC region and we were thinking potentially a Canadian System for any regional contributions as well. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Again we are not looking to get a point, just do the right thing but not destroy our budget. Thanks.

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Samantha Harrell

LEED Project Reviewer certificate holder

LEEDuser Basic Member

76 thumbs up

Thu, 04/26/2012 - 18:04

Daniel, Have you looked into Canadian Standards Association's Sustainable Forest Management Standard (CAN/CSA-Z809-02)? This standard is referenced in the Built Green Canada rating system, but I am not familiar enough with it to know how much it would cost to have a product certified to this standard.

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