Urban Forest of Riga Now Certified

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Urban forest of the Baltic States’ largest capital now certified

Riga, the capital city of Latvia, has been successful with its FSC certification of the entire urban forest, following other European municipalities like Paris, Lisbon and Amsterdam.
Watchtower in a forest
June 15, 2021
Category : Stories

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

Good forestry Saves the Cantabrian Brown Bear

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Good forestry saves the Cantabrian brown bear from extinction

FSC Belgium / Jan De Ridder
The Cantabrian brown bear – one of the last native bear species in western Europe – is in danger of extinction. In its home region of Asturias in north-west Spain, the Asturian Wildlife Protection Fund (abbreviated as ‘FAPAS’ in Spanish) is improving the bear’s habitat to preserve the species, while highlighting the value of its home forests.
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FSC Belgium / Jan De Ridder
November 17, 2020
Category : Stories

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

The Little African Tree With a Big Impact on People’s Lives

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The Little African Tree With a Big Impact on People’s Lives

Mpingo Conservation & Development Initiative
two men measure a Mpingo tree
Mpingo Conservation & Development Initiative
January 31, 2017
Category : Stories

Villagers of south-eastern Tanzania have been working hard to save a small scruffy tree from obliteration. In the process, they have found that they are saving themselves.

The Miracle of Bamboo

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The Miracle of Bamboo

CEFOVE / FSC Ecuador
In Ecuador, a small bamboo plantation has developed its watershed ecosystem services, vital for nature and the local community.
tall shoots of bamboo in bamboo forest
CEFOVE / FSC Ecuador
March 18, 2020
Category : Stories

In Ecuador, a small bamboo plantation has developed its watershed ecosystem services, vital for nature and the local community. With the help of the FSC Ecosystem Services Procedure, they have demonstrated this positive impact and are looking for sponsorship to fund their hard work.

Hermit Beetle, the Ambassador

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Hermit Beetle, the Ambassador

FSC / Marius Čepulis
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FSC / Marius Čepulis
January 22, 2022
Category : Stories

Encircled by a forest, stands the Sacred Daubų Oak. Sunrays pierce through its canopy and play in a clearing below. “This oak is over 300 years old, 28 metres tall and protected by the State as natural heritage,” says Alvydas Gintaras.