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NC-2009 MRc7:Certified Wood

Saguaro Ribs

Cindy Quinn

Principal

Ecological Environments, LLC

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October 18, 2017

I have a project that is using saguaro ribs as one of its building materials. Do these ribs count as wood, and therefore need to be included in the total wood cost for MRc7?

Thanks!

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Lori Knosalla

Policy and Standards Manager - Chain of Custody

Forest Stewardship Council US

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Thu, 10/19/2017 - 02:58

Since saguaros are cacti and not a tree or a forest/wood product, I would say these should not be included in the total wood cost for MRc7. If they did happen to grow in an FSC certified forest, they would only be considered a non-timber forest product if harvested.

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