GFA Consulting Group was the first German company to be accredited by the Forest Stewardship Council in 2000. Today, GFA is one of the leading certification bodies regarding forest management, as well as wood and paper related chains of custody, according to the internationally recognized FSC standards. Moreover, companies are offered certification services in line with FSC standards for ‘Controlled Wood’, as well as the development and implementation of tailored Legality Assurance Systems.