Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers is excited to introduce the next phase of sustainable and legal marketing for your hardwood products – Certified Appalachian! AHMI completed a survey of Consumer Division members in 2017 and learned that customers are seeking more documentation about the source of products. This new program is third-party audited to certify your company’s sourcing as meeting the standards adopted by the AHMI Board of Trustees.
Certified Appalachian Hardwood Sustainable proves:
- Company is a member of good standing in AHMI;
- Products are sourced from the 344-county Appalachian Hardwood Region;
- US Forest Service Forest Inventory Analysis growth-to-removal ratio exceeds 1 to 1.
Certified Appalachian Hardwood Legal proves:
- Company is a member of good standing in AHMI;
- Company is a legal entity in the United States and adheres to the rule of law;
- Products are legally sourced from the 344-county Appalachian Region with signed evidence from suppliers.
AHMI has contracted with a third-party auditor to certify member companies to these standards and companies can choose to participate in either or both.
AHMI provides you with:
- Standards for both programs and the audit procedure details;
- List of Appalachian Hardwood Counties for procurement region;
- Sample product certificates;
- Procurement Form for your vendors to complete and give you if a question arises about the origin of logs, lumber or products.
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Hear about the benefits of the Certified Appalachian program from our members:
* Benefits of Certified Appalachian