Expert Forest Product Certification & Biobased Materials Consulting

Guiding companies through FSC®, SFI®, PEFC™, and SBP certification with practical, hands-on support from one of the industry’s most experienced consultants.

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Pioneering Sustainability in Forest Products & Biobased Materials

At Renewable Strategies, we help companies navigate the complexities of sustainability certifications and biobased material innovation. Led by Douglas Patterson, one of the nation’s most experienced forest product certification specialists, we offer hands-on consulting and auditing services to businesses of all sizes in the forest products and renewable materials industries.

With a track record that dates back to the founding meeting of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) in the early 1990s, Doug has conducted over 1,000 audits and assessments across North and South America, Africa, and beyond. Whether you're a small mill seeking FSC Chain of Custody certification or a multinational enterprise managing complex supply chains, Renewable Strategies delivers tailored, practical, and affordable support.

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1000+

25+

Years of Certification

Assesments

Our Expertise

Forest Certification Consulting (FSC®, SFI®, PEFC™, SBP)
Internal Auditing & Gap Assessments
Controlled Wood Risk Assessments (U.S., Canada, Africa, South America)
LEED® & Green Building Material Guidance
Biobased Product Development
Hemp & Renewable Fiber Strategy

Top rated by 100+ clients

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Our Services

We combine deep technical knowledge with a client-centered approach, offering straightforward guidance, customized tools, and long-term support.

Our goal is simple: to make certification easier, more valuable, and more aligned with your business.

Whether you're starting fresh or looking to optimize your existing certifications, Renewable Strategies is your trusted partner in sustainability.

Certification Assistance

We provide comprehensive support for FSC, SFI, PEFC, and SBP certification processes.

Training Programs

Customized training sessions to enhance knowledge and skills in forest certification and sustainability practices.

Our training programs equip organizations with the knowledge needed for effective certification and compliance in sustainable forestry practices.

Internal Auditing Services

Thorough internal audits to ensure compliance with forest certification standards and improve operational practices.

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About Doug Patterson

Doug Patterson brings decades of hands-on experience in forest certification, having been involved in the founding of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) in the early 1990s. As one of the most seasoned FSC experts in the U.S., Doug has dedicated his career to helping companies navigate the complex world of forest product certification.

Through his leadership at Forest Products Certification Group, Doug has guided businesses of all sizes through the certification process with clarity and precision. His team’s collaborative, advisory-based approach ensures clients not only meet FSC standards but also gain meaningful value from their certification.

Doug has conducted FSC Chain of Custody (CoC) and Controlled Wood (CW) audits since 1999, and his work is consistently praised for being thorough, supportive, and solution-oriented. Clients across the country recognize him and his team for their professionalism, technical insight, and responsive service.

In addition to auditing, Doug consults on every step of the certification process—from drafting documentation and training staff to resolving non-conformities. His goal remains the same: to make forest certification a practical, attainable tool for companies committed to responsible sourcing and sustainability.

“Working with Doug to maintain our FSC certification has been an outstanding experience from start to finish. They guided us through yearly audits with professionalism, expertise, and a genuine commitment to make the FSC process and audits easier for Pioneer. Their understanding of FSC standards made what seemed like a complex process feel seamless and straightforward.”

Michele Caryl
Pioneer Millworks

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