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Good forestry Saves the Cantabrian Brown Bear

FSC has joined 100+ NGOs supporting the #Together4Forests movement.

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Urban Forest of Riga Now Certified

The FSC Ecosystem Services Procedure has helped Maderacre verify its positive impacts on biodiversity and carbon.

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How the Indigenous Baaka of the Congo are saving forests

Companies committed to sustainable forest management in the Congo are doing their part to advance the life of Indigenous Peoples, like the Baaka, with dignity.

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Public consultation on first draft controlled wood documents
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New Version of the Trademark Standard Now Effective
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Highlights of FSC’s Remedy Framework
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"Central African Forests Forever”: Championing Sustainability Solutions in the Congo Basin
FSC launches its Climate Coalition at COP27 to drive progress on forest-based climate solutions
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Regional Forest Stewardship Standard for Central America Published
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Webinar on Controlled Wood revision first drafts
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Mangifera and Dalbergia investigation reveals integrity concerns in India
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FSC statement on Earthsight report 2021
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Certificates in Ukraine conflict areas suspended
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FSC Statement on Earthsight Report 2020
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FSC introduces an updated Policy for Association
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FSC Russia Acts to Combat Illegal Salvage Logging in the Country

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FSC Russia Acts to Combat Illegal Salvage Logging in the Country

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FSC / Milan Reška
December 8, 2020
Category : Integrity and Disputes

Growing concerns over illegal salvage logging in the Russian Federation prompted FSC Russia to launch a study to assess the risks of illegal timber – especially timber obtained illegally through salvage logging – entering FSC supply chains.

FSC Introduces New Okoume Transaction Verification

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FSC Introduces New Okoume Transaction Verification

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July 28, 2020
Category : Integrity and Disputes

The new round of transaction verification for okoume will cover FSC claims made between 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2019. The deadline for certificate holders to submit requested transaction verification data is 29 September 2020.

FSC Introduces New Charcoal Transaction Verification

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FSC Introduces New Charcoal Transaction Verification

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July 28, 2020
Category : Integrity and Disputes

The charcoal transaction verification will cover all FSC claims made for charcoal wood products during the entire year 2019. The deadline for certificate holders to submit requested transaction verification data is 15 September 2020.

FSC Suspends Timber Trader in Netherlands for False Claims

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FSC Suspends Timber Trader in Netherlands for False Claims

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July 9, 2020
Category : Integrity and Disputes

Houthandel Houtvisie from Bergambacht has been removed from the FSC system by FSC and is no longer allowed to sell FSC-certified timber. Houtvisie was found to pass false claims to customers several times within a short period, meaning non FSC certified wood was sold as FSC certified wood.

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