Our wood from Bolivia

The Certificate & The Certifiers

We only import wood from Bolivia that has been certified by the FSC®®. This ensures responsible forest management and sets an example against illegal manure.

• The certificate of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®®) sets the strictest international standards for responsible forest management.
• The certification organization Rainforest Alliance monitors forests and sawmills for compliance with sustainable principles.
• The Global Forest & Trade Network the WWF supports forest owners and sawmills in converting to sustainable forest management and production.
• The European Sustainable Tropical Timber Coalition promotes the marketing of sustainably produced tropical wood in Europe.

The country

Bolivia is a landlocked country in South America, bordered by Peru and Chile to the west, Argentina and Paraguay to the south, and Brazil to the east and north.

A little over 50% of the population belong to indigenous peoples (Spanish indígenas) of the South American Indians, and a good 30% of the population are mestizos. The rest of the country's residents are "white", mostly descendants of the various waves of immigration from Europe up until after World War II, descendants of African slaves, primarily from Angola, and immigrants from Japan and China.

Bolivia is a fascinating travel destination with unique landscapes and a colorful culture that is still strongly influenced by the traditions of the indigenous people.