Sourcing Timber

Question 1

FSC

Answer 1

Forests are managed to keep up with the environmental standards of sustainable production

Question 2

Environmentally Friendly

Answer 2

Not harmful to the environment

Question 3

Sustainable Production

Answer 3

Making goods and services in a way that won’t harm the needs of future generations

Question 4

Advantages of using FSC timber

Answer 4

Attracts customers- increases sales
Might be able to increase the selling price
Good reputation

Question 5

Disadvantages of using FSC timber

Answer 5

Increases costs, reducing profit margins

Question 6

Advantages of importing from Sweden

Answer 6

Cheaper than FSC

Question 7

Disadvantages of importing from Sweden

Answer 7

If the £ strengthens, import costs increase

Question 8

FSC or Sweden for timber?

Answer 8

Sweden, most economical