Monday, 07 September 2015
Confor Woodland Show 2015
© FSC UK / C. MillerVisit FSC UK on stand H10. read more …
Tuesday, 01 September 2015
FSC Chain of Custody standard: draft released for second consultation
© FSC I.C.The second draft of the Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard (FSC-STD-40-004) is open for consultation from 1 September 2015. This revised draft is accompanied by a discussion paper that proposes a range of options to provide better assurance for FSC transactions between FSC Certificate Holders. read more …
Tuesday, 01 September 2015
Make your views on UK forest management known
© FSC UK / C. DaviesEvery five years, the standard against which forest management in the UK is assessed for FSC certification, the UK Woodland Assurance Standard or UKWAS, is revised. The revision process takes into account not only FSC’s international requirements, reflected in our Principles and Criteria, but also the views of the many other stakeholders in UK forests. read more …
Wednesday, 26 August 2015
Is your BBQ charcoal responsibly sourced?
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Wednesday, 12 August 2015
New study proves FSC certification profitable for businesses
© FSC Denmark B KyedIn addition to numerous environmental and social benefits resulting from FSC certification, a new WWF study has shown that there is a concrete economic benefit - on average, forestry companies can earn an extra US$1.80 for every cubic metre of FSC-certified timber. read more …
Monday, 27 July 2015
FSC wins National Conservation Achievement Award
© FSC USSince 1966, the US National Wildlife Federation – a member of the Forest Stewardship Council environmental chamber based in the United States, with more than four million members of its own – has honored individuals and organizations with its National Conservation Achievement Award, known as the ‘Connie’. Designed to recognize outstanding contributions to protecting wildlife, previous honorees include film stars Robert Redford and Bette Midler, US Vice President Al Gore, and US President Jimmy Carter. read more …