In the fast changing global economy environmental concerns are at the forefront and at Cherokee we value our role as stewards of our environment and its resources. We believe that “green” business is good business and our policies and actions reflect that.

Our business relationships reflect the desire to purchase from reputable and established forest products companies that are market leaders in environmental and business related concerns in their respective regions. These partnerships allow us to provide our customers with products of high quality and value that our produced making the best and proper use of the natural resources involved.

Additionally, Cherokee is also “Chain of Custody” certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) to purchase and distribute forest products that carry the FSC stamp of approval. These products allow our customers to gain LEED credits for their projects through the U.S Green Building Council. We stock a number of these certified items for prompt shipment and other products can be purchased on a special order basis and shipped in a reasonable amount of time. For more information on FSC certified products and the LEED program please contact us or ask your Cherokee Sales Representative. More FSC product info. is also available at www.fsc.org and you can learn more about gaining LEED credits for your project at www.usgbc.org.

In 2009 the California Air Resources Board (CARB) enacted new air quality regulations for formaldehyde emissions in composite decorative panels, including particle board, medium density fiberboard (MDF), and hardwood plywood. All of Cherokee’s inbound shipments of these products meet or exceed these new regulations and our future purchases will meet these changing standards as they require lower emission levels in the future. For more info. please contact us or ask your Cherokee Sales Representative. There is also helpful information available at www.carbrule.org.