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Oso pardo or Cantabrian bear
Good forestry Saves the Cantabrian Brown Bear

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

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Watchtower in a forest
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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Two forest workers measure a large tree trunk
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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Samling Global Limited
… History … In October 2022 a coalition of organizations including SAVE Rivers, GCRAC (Gerenai … Limited that are connected to two entities that were FSC chain of custody certificate holders, thereby being a part of the …
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Regulatory Framework
… our sustainable forest management standards as the core of our system . They enhance biodiversity, ensure fair wages, … FSC certification requirements for forest management, chain of custody, project certification, controlled wood and …
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WOB Timber GmbH
… Case summary … Process updates … In April 2021, a German lower court found persons working for WOB Timber GmbH in breach of a European Union (EU) timber trade regulation and evading … appealed the lower court ruling and denies any violation of EU sanctions or illegal trade in forest products.  The …
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Facts & Figures
… FSC Principles and Criteria, as well as the global supply chain certification growth.   … Facts & Figures … Community …
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Certification system
… a certification system that requires the support of several third-party actors to operate it on the ground, … of organizations’ conformity with forest management and chain of custody standards.  FSC’s standards on certification bodies, …
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Wood you find it?
… deforestation-free products (EUDR) and tracing the origin of wood. The event took place on 25 April in Brussels and … way globally, we have around two years to transform supply-chain traceability systems . All must adapt systems that rely … make it happen so that it adds value along the whole value chain” Ms Jade Saunders, Executive Director, World Forest ID …
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Processing FSC Policy for Association Complaints
… Processing FSC Policy for Association Complaints … Updates … A summary of steps taken and outcomes in the process. … Processing FSC …
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Information Security Incident from 8 February 2022
… database corruption was contained and there was no loss of data.  The incident did not involve malicious access to … and it did not involve personal information or corruption of FSC master data management systems.  Specifically, the … detail pages displayed incorrect information for a period of several hours.  The reason for this behavior during the …
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2024 FSC Amazon Business Encounter
… Amazon Business Encounter 2024 is 4th edition in a series of events that FSC organizes to support sustainable trade within the tropical timber value chain. Other examples are the FSC Asia Business Encounter, … together professionals along the tropical timber value chain and gives the opportunity to discuss global supply …
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User Manual: FSC Certified Products Portal
… Portal … This user guide will walk you through each step of the process of registering for the FSC® Certified Products Portal, …
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Case Management
… There are two ways in which we investigate the occurrence of potential fraud and false claims in its certified supply … transaction verification loops (TV loops) and other supply chain integrity (SCI) investigations. Based on the analysis … (second phase), which includes investigations into supply chain clusters showing high levels of potential violations. …
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Frequently Asked Questions: Remedy Process
… and other stakeholders to embark on a journey of healing and regeneration through a verified process. … past harms undergo a remedy process. Through this set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), find out more about the … Assessors and Third Party Verifiers … Remedy process updates … Verification … The Corporate Group … Grievance …
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Certification Resources
… FSC has an array of resources to help you navigate the certification process. … consider subscribing to our newsletter for the latest updates from across the FSC system. … Certification Resources …
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Enabling Solutions for Communities
… operations. However, it became clear that a large number of different disabling conditions in each case made it … to implement these projects with an individual value chain approach. So now, we are looking to the collective … in three separate countries in Latin America. Read the updates in the briefing note to learn more and understand our …
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Meet FSC at the Carrefour International du Bois
… participate in this major event to increase the visibility of FSC certification among these industries, and the understanding of its benefits. FSC will be represented by teams from FSC … a platform for businesses along the tropical timber value chain that are committed to sourcing FSC, to meet, enhance …
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Focus Forests
… are defined as “a territory within today's global extent of forest cover which contains forest and non-forest … influenced by human economic activity, with an area of at least 500 km² (50,000 ha) and a minimal width of 10 km (measured as the diameter of a circle that is …
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Forest Management Groups Standard
… A means of getting forest management certification by grouping … units under a single group entity who all use the same set of rules and forestry management practices. … Forest … the group can deliver FSC certification along the supply chain from the forest to the processing sites. Smallholders …
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Dalhoff Larsen and Horneman (DLH)
… under private use permits in Liberia, in violation of many forest and other national laws. DLH’s violation of these laws had serious impacts on the rights and livelihoods of land-holding communities in Liberia, and the consequences …
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Asia Pacific Resources International Holdings Ltd. Group (APRIL)
… Action Network to FSC in May 2013, accusing APRIL of being involved in large-scale deforestation activities in … 2013 after APRIL unilaterally decided to file a withdrawal of the FSC certifications held by the group. FSC and APRIL … of Understanding with FSC to start the remedy process. All updates related to the remedy process will be available here …
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FSC Search BETA
… The FSC Search BETA is a preview of FSC’s new online search facility, where stakeholders can access a range of important information and data about FSC certificates and … work to resolve, and it can take time for those updates to make their way into the FSC Search BETA.  New …
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Wood worker
Join revision process for the Chain of Custody Standard
… Join revision process for the Chain of Custody Standard …
About us tree roots image bamboo
Potential risks identified in bamboo supply chains
… Potential risks identified in bamboo supply chains …
Stacks of timber planks
Teak supply chains show concerning integrity risks
… Teak supply chains show concerning integrity risks …
Portrait of woman looking away and smiling - Christina Bekintis of Wahjohtowin Development
Upholding Indigenous Rights in Northern Ontario
Ukrainian forest workers on bus headed to work
FSC Strategic Framework on Diversity and Gender sets an ambitious roadmap to mainstream diversity and gender by 2026
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An in-depth look at key motions passed at the FSC General Assembly 2022
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FSC will not pursue mediation with Harita group
FSC staff panel at Canada Pavilion event
COP 15 reaches an agreement on the biodiversity framework to protect nature
Plantation and natural forest in Uganda
The Golden Forests of Uganda
New Zealand 2 copyright Don Carson
FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for New Zealand Published
forest in Indonesia
Integrity of wood pellets supply chains at risk
… Integrity of wood pellets supply chains at risk …
black n blue little bird perched gently on a branch
Technical Experts Needed: Revision of Controlled Wood for Forest Management Enterprises
Global Client Survey 2022
Satisfaction of Certificate and Promotional Licence Holders with FSC has doubled according to its latest Global Client Survey
Snowy coniferous forest
Five Ways FSC Protected Forests and People Through its Standards this Year
FSC staff show off certified viscose at fashion summit
Fashion embraces sustainable forestry
Conifer and birch forest
FSC statement on Earthsight report 2021
A young coniferous forest
Certificates in Ukraine conflict areas suspended
tall shoots of bamboo in bamboo forest
FSC revisits integrity of bamboo supply chains
… FSC revisits integrity of bamboo supply chains …
shot of forest with overlay of opaque squares and gridline
Esri gifts geospatial technology to FSC valued at $1.8 million
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FSC Wins Gold for Disruptive Communications in Digital Communications Awards 2021
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September 26, 2022
Transaction Verification In Paulownia Supply Chains
August 19, 2022
FSC Update 8 - Status Of Disassociation From APP_2019.06.21 (1).Pdf
… FSC Update 8 - Status Of Disassociation From APP_2019.06.21 (1).Pdf …
December 8, 2022
FSC IC_Declaration of consent updated_07122022.pdf
… FSC IC_Declaration of consent updated_07122022.pdf …
August 19, 2022
Update #3 - Status Of Disassociation From APP 2014-08-12
… Update #3 - Status Of Disassociation From APP 2014-08-12 …
October 13, 2023
Transaction verification to be introduced in bamboo supply chains
September 26, 2022
Transaction Verification in Oak Flooring Supply Chains
September 26, 2022
Transaction Verification in Calophyllum Plywood and Veneer Supply Chains
August 19, 2022
Update #6 - Status Of Disassociation From APP 2018-07-06
… Update #6 - Status Of Disassociation From APP 2018-07-06 …
June 12, 2019
Update #1 - Status of disassociation from APP 2013-10-29
… Update #1 - Status of disassociation from APP 2013-10-29 …
June 12, 2019
Update #2 - Status of disassociation from APP 2014-04-15
… Update #2 - Status of disassociation from APP 2014-04-15 …
August 19, 2022
Update #7 - Status Of Disassociation From APP 2018-08-16
… Update #7 - Status Of Disassociation From APP 2018-08-16 …
June 12, 2019
Update #3 - Status of disassociation from APP 2014-08-12
… Update #3 - Status of disassociation from APP 2014-08-12 …
June 12, 2019
Update #5 - Status of disassociation from APP 2017-04-05
… Update #5 - Status of disassociation from APP 2017-04-05 …
August 19, 2022
Update #2 - Status Of Disassociation From APP 2014-04-15
… Update #2 - Status Of Disassociation From APP 2014-04-15 …
October 5, 2022
Status update #3 on the disassociation of FSC from APP
… Status update #3 on the disassociation of FSC from APP …
August 19, 2022
Update #5 - Status Of Disassociation From APP 2017-04-05
… Update #5 - Status Of Disassociation From APP 2017-04-05 …
September 5, 2024
Developing Mechanisms To Address Integrity Risks In FSC-certified Supply Chains
October 5, 2022
Vietnam Rubber Group Disassociation Update.pdf
August 19, 2022
Update #1 - Status Of Disassociation From APP 2013-10-29
… Update #1 - Status Of Disassociation From APP 2013-10-29 …
June 12, 2019
Update #4 - Status of disassociation from APP 2015-09-08
… Update #4 - Status of disassociation from APP 2015-09-08 …

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Birch trees
Initial Insights from an Analysis of Birch Plywood Supply Chains
Peruvian forest
Provisional suspension of MCT’s certification
FSC/Milan Reška
Join our Webinar on Intensified Forestry
Logs of timber
No Burmese Teak Found in FSC Supply Chains
Lithuanian Forest
A New Era For Europe’s Forests Begins
Man stacking wooden planks
Revised Advice Notes on evaluation of contractors against FSC core labour requirements published
Italian forest
Italy adopts forward-looking forest management standard
Chilean forests
New FSC Forest Stewardship Standards in Chile for Plantations and Native Forests
Stacks of wood planks
Consultation on Revision of FSC’s Chain of Custody standards
Lina Ramon
FSC Chief Information and Technology Officer Elected to ISEAL Board
Madre de Dios
The Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber Joins the Risk Information Alliance
dense tree trunks in spring
Revised advice note "Maximum hectare threshold for very limited portion" has been published
An aerial image captures a photo of a forest from above, alluding to the topic of climate change solutions.
Vinda Group’s FSC Certification Terminated
US forest
Updated Standard for Ukraine Improves Health and Safety in Areas Affected by Military Operations
Madre de Dios
FSC Response to the Mashco Piro case in Peru
Peru forest
New FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Peru
Low-angle shot of a worker hammering a house frame
List of nationally adapted eligibility criteria updated (USA and Canada)
About us tree roots image bamboo
Investigation into bamboo toilet paper
Blossoming lime tree
FSC and Esri strengthen partnership for innovation
close up of pirelli cycling tire
Pirelli unveils world's first FSC-certified racing bicycle tyre

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