"Iron Woods™: More than just a Piece of Wood - Peace of Mind"

Positive reinforcement of best management practices through targeted purchasing practices supports those businesses that have independently endeavored to be environmentally responsible and simultaneously encourages others to follow suit to access emerging market niches"
Certified Forest Products Council - "Policy for the Purchase and Procurement of Forest Products"

"We feel Timber Holdings is a very reputable company. Their heart is in the right place."

Francine Stephens, 'Rainforest Alliance'

"This particular company has done everything it can to be doing the right thing from an environmental point of view"

Dr. Patrick Moore, Founding member of 'Greenpeace' and 'GreenSpirit'

Cecco Trading has a demonstrated commitment to transforming markets towards ecologically sensitive models through membership and participation in environmental organizations and programs dedicated to achieving forest sustainability.

• Members FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) Economic North Chamber: The Forest Stewardship Council sets Principle and Criteria for sustainable forest management and accredits Independent Third Party Certification bodies to evaluate, implement, and monitor well managed forest operations.
  
  
• Members TFF (Tropical Forest Foundation): Implementation of Low Impact Logging Programs
  
  
• Members CFPC (Certified Forest Product Council): Adoption of Recommended Purchasing Policy Guidelines.
  
  
• Members Rainforest Alliance SmartWood Program: Chain of Custody Certificate #SW-COC-048
  
  
• Founding Members Fields To Forest Tropical Reforestation Program: Rehabilitation of denuded and degraded forest lands into FSC certified well-managed community owned forests and plantations.
  
  
• Iron Woods products are approved by Green Built Home: A green building initiative that reviews and certifies homes that meet sustainable building and energy standards.

Cecco Trading does not trade in any forest products derived from a species listed in the CITES (Convention on the International Trade in Endangered or Threatened Wood Species) Appendices I, II, or III.

Cecco Trading encourages the use of LKS (Lesser Known Species) as defined by the FSC.

Cecco Trading preferences products, which have been value added at their point of origin in support of local communities.

Cecco Trading utilizes independent inspection and grading services to verify that all materials sold under the Iron Woods brand name are produced from legally harvested logs and in compliance with all international laws and regulations relating to the trade of timber products.

Cecco Trading preferences third party certified, reclaimed, and salvaged materials as available.

When you specify or purchase an Iron Woods® brand product your investing in more than just a piece of wood, your investing in the peace of mind that comes with taking an active role as forest stewards and joining a successful environmental partnership by supporting sound environmental purchasing policies which reinforce environmentally responsible forestry practices.