Sustainable Design: Partner Organizations and Links

Dooge Veneers believes in ensuring long-term preservation of the world’s forests through supporting responsible production and market distribution. We believe sustainability occurs when government policy-makers, universally approved stewardship and conservation organizations, and the global forestry industry work together responsibly.


The Forest Stewardship Council ®

Forest Stewardship CouncilThe FSC ® mission is to promote environmentally sound, socially beneficial, and economically prosperous management of the world’s forests. Founded in 1993, the FSC is a member-led organization that has earned a global reputation as the most rigorous, credible forest certification system.

FSC Home Page
Get Invovled with FSC
FSC Certificate Lookup
FSC Green Building Guidance
FSC Controlled Wood Guidelines


The Hardwood Forestry Fund

Hardwood Forestry FundThe HFF is an educational and active forest management association dedicated to establishing sustainable hardwood forests. Through tree planting and implementation of forest management techniques on public land, the HFF promotes hardwood timber growth, management, and education about responsible use and renewal of our nation’s forest resources.

Home Page
Get involved with the HFF


The U.S. Green Building Council

US GReen Building CouncilFounded over 20 years ago, the USGBC was established to help advance better building practices. Through its community networking, continuous collaboration with industry experts, market research publications and LEED professional credentials, USGBC remains a key driving force in the green building sector.

Home Page
Get involved with the USGBC
USGBC LEED
USGBC LEED Credit Library


The Architectural Woodwork Institute

AWIThe AWI was formed in 1954 to improve the standards, provide education, and improve collaboration and relationships with leading industry partners on behalf of the architectural woodwork industry.

Home Page
Get involved with the AWI
AWI Standards & Technical Assistance


The Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association

HPVAFounded in 1921, The HPVA serves the hardwood plywood, hardwood veneer, and engineered hardwood flooring industries. With over 90% of North America’s hardwood plywood produced by HPVA members, the organization provides standards, education and other valuable information and resources for its membership and the woodworking industry.

Home Page
Get involved with the HPVA
HPVA LEED & Green Building Guidance

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