Bear County and the environment

The environment and nature play an increasingly important role in society, and we wish to make the most responsible possible use of the space and resources at our disposal. For this reason we think beyond today when we develop our plans and products; we fully appreciate the need for an appropriate future, both for ourselves and for the generations to follow.

A responsible approach to wood

Many of our products are made from wood originating from properly-managed forests, forests which have been granted certification by independent institutions in accordance with the regulations laid down by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). We are always very closely involved in the appropriate management of the tree-felling operations to ensure that everyone can enjoy the natural charm of wood without detriment to nature. Wood sourced from forests which are managed in the appropriate manner is a completely renewable raw material. For this reason we select our suppliers with great care.

FSC certification (cert. no. CU-COC-014189) The FSC, the Forest Stewardship Council, is an international organization which promotes responsible forest management. The FSC draws up worldwide standards for forest management which are then linked to a seal of approval. Forest owners who comply with the FSC standards can receive certification for their forests; independent inspectors verify compliance with the regulations.

PEFC certification The PEFC Council is an independent non-profit organization which promotes the independent certification of forests. This involves a review as to whether the forests are managed in an environmentally-friendly, socially-advantageous and economic manner. The PEFC, the world's biggest forest-certification system, offers an extremely useful means of combating illegal tree felling.

Bear County and society

We are pleased to help people to enjoy their garden and outdoor life. In addition, our company also creates employment for a large number of people and, in so doing, provides them a means of existence. We are thoroughly aware that our operations exert an influence on our surroundings and society. This is also the reason why our objectives state that we wish to comply with an appropriate code of conduct in our dealings with everyone with whom we work, society, and the environment.