Revised Advice Notes on evaluation of contractors against FSC core labour requirements published

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Revised Advice Notes on evaluation of contractors against FSC core labour requirements published

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iStock.com / Juanmonino
August 21, 2024
Category : General news

On 1 August 2024, FSC published the new versions of the advice notes FSC-ADVICE-40-004-23 V2-0 Evaluation of Contractors against the FSC Core Labour Requirements and FSC-ADVICE-20-011-16 V2-0 Evaluation of Contractors against the FSC Core Labour Requirements. These are available as separate documents while we make changes to the Directive documents.

New FSC Forest Stewardship Standards in Chile for Plantations and Native Forests

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New FSC Forest Stewardship Standards in Chile for Plantations and Native Forests

Jaime Espejo
Chilean forests
Jaime Espejo
August 20, 2024
Category : General news

FSC publishes two new Forest Stewardship Standards that will further promote sustainable forest management in Chile. The standards both become effective on 15 December 2024.

New FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Peru

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New FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Peru

Sebastián Castañeda
Peru forest
Sebastián Castañeda
July 15, 2024
Category : General news

FSC is pleased to announce the official publication of the new FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Peru, which covers all categories of Management Units in natural forests and plantations, including small and low intensity managed forests, as well as Non-Timber Forest Products. This standard, effective October 15, 2024, not only focuses on productive management, but also encompasses conservation management and forest restoration.

New FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Poland offers better protection for ecosystems and old-growth forests

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New FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Poland offers better protection for ecosystems and old-growth forests

Michal Kotarski, FSC Poland
Fungi in Poland
Michal Kotarski, FSC Poland
July 2, 2024
Category : General news

A new standard for Poland updates guidance for forest management. It focuses on the protection of rare ecosystems and old-growth forests. Labour rights for forest workers will help to ensure social benefits for forest communities. Overall, the new standard seeks to keep Poland’s forests and all the resources they provide sustainable into the future.