Tuesday, 07 May 2019
New app to reduce the use of highly toxic pesticides now available
Pesticides and Alternatives: The multilingual tool to support pest control with less negative environmental and human impact. read more …
Tuesday, 07 May 2019
Tree sleuths are using technology to crack timber crimes
© FSC GDScientists are optimistic that innovative techniques can pinpoint the true origin of timber. read more …
Friday, 03 May 2019
Beyond the Box - Recycling Mission
© John Nguyen/PA WireGrowing media interest about the environmental impact of packaging, new government policy and reshaped packaging strategies adopted by leading retailers has pushed packaging to the forefront of our minds.
That’s why the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI), has launched the Beyond the Box campaign. read more …
Thursday, 02 May 2019
Revision of forest management groups' standard has begun
The working group in charge of revising FSC-STD-30-005 V1-1 FSC Standard for Group Entities in Forest Management Groups has already agreed on various points during their first in-person meeting in Sweden. read more …
Thursday, 02 May 2019
National risk assessment for USA available
Effective 5 April 2019, organisations seeking to source controlled wood from the USA – except Alaska, Hawaii and outlying territories – are required to use the latest FSC risk assessment to conform with standard FSC-STD-40-005 Requirements for Sourcing FSC Controlled Wood. read more …
Thursday, 02 May 2019
FSC launches revised pesticides policy
The FSC International Board of Directors recently approved the revised FSC Pesticides Policy. The new version will be effective from August 2019. read more …