The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a stakeholder-owned system that promotes responsible global forest management. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a stakeholder-owned system that promotes responsible global forest management. It provides standard-setting, trademark assurance, accreditation services and market access to companies and organizations interested in responsible forests. As of January 2006, the FSC has recognized 15 certification bodies, and certified companies have the right to use the FSC logo.