Friday, 24 November 2017
Strong year for UK forestry with 40% increase in trading
UK forestry remains a booming industry with £111million of forestry being traded in the past year, 40% more than in 2016. The finding comes from the 2017 UK Forest Market Report by Tilhill Forestry and John Clegg & Co that was launched on Wednesday 22 November. read more …
Tuesday, 21 November 2017
FSC Publishes Revised Trademark Standard
The FSC International Board of Directors has approved the revised Trademark Standard FSC-STD-50-001 (V2-0) Requirements for use of the FSC trademarks by certificate holders. The revised standard will become effective on 1 March 2018. read more …
Friday, 10 November 2017
Join the Forest Stewardship Council at COP 23 in Bonn
Forests have always been crucial in solving the challenges presented by climate change. FSC certification plays an important role in combating forest degradation, and mitigating the impacts of climate change. read more …
Thursday, 09 November 2017
Two Consultations on New Approaches to FSC Smallholder Certification Now Open
To date, FSC has certified 200 million hectares of forests, only 4% of which is owned or managed by smallholders. read more …
Wednesday, 08 November 2017
Implementation of Transaction Verification and Fibre Testing in the Charcoal Supply Chain
Confirmation of inaccuracies in the charcoal supply chain will lead to mandatory transaction verification and fibre testing starting in quarter four of 2017. read more …
Monday, 06 November 2017
FSC UK supports the Tree Charter
© FSC UK / C JonesFSC UK is proud to be one of more than 70 organisations involved in the formation of the Charter for Trees, Woods and People, which will be launched at Lincoln Castle today, the 800th anniversary of the 1217 Charter of the Forest. read more …