In July 2005, Krug received Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain-of-Custody certification for our manufacturing facilities. The FSC Chain-of-Custody tracks certified wood from seedling to final sale. It signifies that the growth, harvesting and production of goods are entirely achieved through responsible forestry, which guarantees a healthy supply of forest resources for generations to come.

Krug has the ability to provide many of its products as FSC-certified. In addition, architects, designers, and building professionals can specify FSC-certified products in order to achieve a point from the US. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Rating System.

Any non-certified wood used in an FSC-certified product must come from controlled sources Therefore, Krug ensures that the lumber is not taken from:

• forest areas where traditional or civil rights are violated
• forest areas that have high conservations values which are threatened
• genetically modified trees
• forests that were illegally harvested
• a forest that has been converted to a plantation or non-forest use

For more information on FSC Certification, please visit the FSC website at www.FSC.org.