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CI-2009 MRc7:Certified Wood

FSC Controlled Wood

Good morning all, I am positive that I read somewhere that FSC Controlled Wood does NOT contribute to the certified wood point. Does anyone know about FSC controlled wood and the LEED certified wood credit? I have been searching the web for some backup but to no avail. NEED HELP QUICKLY. Thanks!

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Doug Pierce, AIA
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Thu, 01/26/2012 - 15:34

FSC Controlled Wood does not count on it's own. | dp

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 15:38

Do you happen to know where I can find this information? I need this info as backup for my client . Thank you so much for your quick response.
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Doug Pierce, AIA
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Thu, 01/26/2012 - 16:06

Maory - Try this link out - it's not explicitly clear, but it does talk about controlled wood as being part of the FSC Mixed Sources label and how that works towards the bottom: http://www.fscus.org/green_building/leed_faq.php | DP

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 16:35

Thanks for the link, I read this one before. My problem is that the client has chosen a FSC Controlled Wood veneer and it seems like the consultant wants to use this towards the certified wood credit. I am listing it, since it is a wood product, but do not want to claim it as a FSC certified product, since as far as LEED is concerned, it is not a certified wood. Or maybe I should just let it be, list it and move on?
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Tue, 02/21/2012 - 22:21

Maory, Controlled Wood only indicates that the wood complies with minimum standards of legality. It is not a full FSC-certification of sustainable practices, and should not count for LEED.

Wed, 02/22/2012 - 00:11

Thank you Tristan. I read this a while ago, when controlled wood designation rolled out, but I cannot find the article that I read!!! Now I am working on a project and I have submitted the paperwork on the veneer as 'non-FSC' and the consultant is complaining. I informed them that this FSC designation does not comply with the LEED certified wood point and they very rudely told me to just submit it and let them worry about it. Now I am in a predictament because I am a LEED consultant foremost and I refuse to lie, so I told them that I would submit the invoice and they can deal with the rest. They agreed to go my way if I provide literature that states this controlled wood issue.
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Tristan Roberts
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Wed, 02/22/2012 - 01:14

Maory, you can read more about FSC controlled wood direct from the source here:http://www.fsc.org/cw.html
http://www.fsc.org/1011.htmlNote that FSC the organization does not say or imply that Controlled Wood is equivalent to certified wood. It is a designation for content going in Mixed products, in which only a % is FSC-certified. You can count that % only.

Tue, 02/26/2013 - 16:29

Thank you for this question. Your memory is correct, Maory, as are these responses. FSC Controlled Wood may not be counted toward MRc7. In order for a product to be FSC Mixed certified, it must have Chain of Custody certification through the entire supply chain. In addition to those above, this website may also help to explain the role of Controlled Wood https://us.fsc.org/controlled-wood.203.htm.
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Wed, 03/27/2013 - 15:52

So the million dollar question is how do you document the controlled wood? It is new wood, but it isn't FSC certified to LEED requirements- does that mean it counts against you on the MRc7 credit? I have looked at the links and addenda and am not finding this answer.

Tue, 12/30/2014 - 14:48

I am reposting Patricia's message as I did not see an answer and still very confused.. So the million dollar question is how do you document the controlled wood? It is new wood, but it isn't FSC certified to LEED requirements- does that mean it counts against you on the MRc7 credit? I have looked at the links and addenda and am not finding this answer.

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