OREANDA-NEWS. On August 05, 2009 Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified timber has been specified for use in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia, TTJ reported.

FSC-certified timber is recommended for use in all construction work, including new buildings, transport and energy infrastructure. The Games’ green specification standard says only wood with legal documentation and proof it does not come from conservation areas will be permitted to used.

“It is the first time during the 10 years that FSC has been established in Russia that FSC certification and FSC-certified products are endorsed for internal use by the Russian government,” said Andrei Ptichnikov, director of FSC Russia’s national office.

The games will be held in the Black Sea resort city of Sochi.