What does Christmas have to do with forests?
We love to bring the magic of forests into our homes at Christmas—decorating trees, decking the halls with boughs of holly, and filling the air with the scent of pine. But it’s not just the decorations that have a link to the woods. From Christmas cards and wrapping paper to the packaging and materials that make up the gifts under our trees, it’s clear that the festivities rely on forests. The choices we make as consumers have a big impact on the planet, but there’s an easy way to help make sure our forests stick around for generations to come: look for the FSC tick-tree logo when you shop. Found on millions of products and packaging worldwide, the FSC label means you’re supporting the responsible management of the world's forests, protecting the people and wildlife that depend on them
Remember that it’s not just wood and paper that can be FSC-certified. FSC certification can apply to any materials that come from forests, like bamboo, cork, rubber, and viscose (find out more about what can be FSC-certified).
Green gifts for gardeners
For green-fingered family members and friends, Burgon and Ball (FSC®C005339) offers beautiful FSC-certified garden tools. The British Meadow Trowel & Fork set is a lovely gift, plus both hand tools carry an endorsement from the Royal Horticultural Society and a lifetime guarantee. The trowel and the fork have a uniquely-coloured painted FSC-certified hardwood handle, and the trowel head is engraved with the Gertrude Jekyll quote, "The love of gardening is a seed once sown, that never dies."
Plastic-free gifts for little ones
Orange Tree Toys aim to create a positive impact on society, and an important part of this is to reduce their environmental impact. They produce a range of beautiful FSC-certified wooden toys (FSC®C005339) that are designed to be safe and educational, like this staking set painted with woodland illustrations and a little wooden animal to live inside each box.
A gift for the whole family to enjoy
This Host Your Own Family Game Show game by Talking Tables (FSC®C111442) is a fantastic game for Christmas Day, and family gatherings all year round. Featuring, Shout Out, Scavenger Hunt, Say Another Way, Strange or Fiction and Where in the World, as well as wild and wacky bonus rounds to double points and take the lead. Find out more about Talking Tables and how they prioritise people and the planet.
Gifts for cheese and wine connoisseurs
The LSA International wine carafe and oak cheese board set makes a thoughtful gift and is ideal for festive entertaining. It features a handcrafted, mouth-blown glass carafe paired with a an FSC-certified oak cheese board (FSC®C005339).
A sustainable secret santa gift idea
Secret Santa always seems like a good idea until you're trying to actually buy something for the colleague you don't know much about! If you're looking for a gift that is both practical and eco-concious, check out the Reusable Bamboo Picnic Cutlery Set by Wild & Stone. The cutlery is made from FSC® 100% certified bamboo (FSC®C007915) and is biodegradable.
A gift for book lovers
The Almanac is a month-by-month guide to the world around us to help reconnect with the seasons in Britain and Ireland - including tide tables, sunrises and moon phases; wildlife and folklore; seasonal recipes and more. The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2025 is a book that will be used throughout the year as it gives you the tools and inspiration you need to celebrate, mark and appreciate each month of the year. The book is printed on FSC-certified paper (FSC®C104740). Remember to check for the tree when buying books so you can support responsible forestry while you read!
A gift for yogis
The Lululemon 5mm yoga mat is an excellent Christmas gift for yoga enthusiasts. Made with FSC-certified rubber (FSC®C005339), it supports responsible forest management while offering exceptional cushioning and grip.
Gifts for puzzlers
Create beautiful scenes of nature while helping to protect it with the Woodland Trusts range of plastic free, FSC-certified (FSC®C104740) and fully recyclable puzzles, like this charming red squirrel puzzle illustrated by Anne Mortimer.
Gifts for fashion lovers
White Stuff are the latest UK fashion brand to achieve FSC-certification (FSC®C005339), using viscose from responsibly managed forests in some of their clothing lines. For the festive season, they've released an FSC-certified velvet collection, including the statement Freya Duster Coat, perfect for responsible fashion enthusiasts.
Gifts for nature enthusiasts
The Tabarca Insect Hotel from CJ Wildlife is an excellent gift for wildlife lovers of all ages, offering a safe haven for beneficial insects like solitary bees. Made from responsibly sourced FSC-certified wood (FSC®008526), it supports both pollinator populations and sustainable forestry practices. Perfect for encouraging biodiversity in any garden, this hotel is both educational and a meaningful way to help out local wildlife.
A gift for the year ahead
The Wildlife Trusts 2025 Calendar from the Eco-friendly Card Company makes a thoughtful and eco-friendly gift, it features stunning wildlife photography and supports the work of the Wildlife Trusts. Produced with FSC-certified materials (FSC®C005339), and printed using alcohol-free processes and vegetable-based inks, it's a useful gift for anyone to help plan ahead.
Gifts for outdoor lovers
Everyone needs a good pair of wellies and Lakeland Footwear make natural rubber wellington boots which are created to withstand the rugged terrains of the rolling hills of the UK. All of their wellies are made from FSC-certified rubber (FSC®C009557)which is sustainably produced in Sri Lanka, helping to support rubber farming communities across the island. Their wellies are also vegan, cruelty free, completely waterproof and have an organic cotton lining to make them extra comfortable for long walks.