A real forest has many different values and benefits us in many ways. There is beauty, tranquility, berries and mushrooms to pick. Lots of different animals, plants and insects. Forests purifies water and air and captures carbon from the atmosphere to reduce the climate impact. The forests provides important, renewable raw materials, but also income from the service sector for example through natural tourism, hunting and rich outdoor life.

The many values of the forest must be developed, utilized sustainably and preserved. Wood of higher quality is needed for increased processing. Land owners who produces quality wood and also has high conservation ambitions must get better paid. Profitability needs to increase. Therefore, a certification is needed. A clear, credible marking of wood from continous cover forestry.