This commentary addresses the possible effects of India’s new Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS) (Press Information Bureau, 2023) on the nation’s forest management techniques. Executing efficient forest management practices is becoming increasingly crucial as worries about deforestation and environmental degradation spread worldwide. Given its high biodiversity and extensive forest cover, India has realized the need for a robust certification system to guarantee the ethical and sustainable use of natural resources (Times of India, 2023)...