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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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May 8, 2019
Roadmap to Change
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November 22, 2022
Trademark symbols on online marketplaces
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August 11, 2022
Case Management
… terminated by their CBs. They may also be blocked by FSC. All TV loops are conducted based on the provisions of the FSC … an investigation into the complaint or proactive case, all concerned parties are notified, and a public announcement … about disassociating from the organization.  FSC informs all parties about the  decision and publishes a public …
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May 29, 2019
Certified Forests
… FSC-certified forests are distributed all over the world. FSC has been collecting maps of certified … where you can register and contribute to the maps. All files provided must meet the data requirements in this …
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July 20, 2021
Continuous Improvement Procedure
… management practices step-by-step and to conform with all requirements of the FSC standard within 5 years.  … a long and costly process and the longer it takes to reach all of the requirements the longer the forest owners are …
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May 14, 2022
User Manual: GA Registration and Event Management
… registration for the GA and payment. It will also give you all steps to manage your participation, such as designating a …
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May 16, 2019
Blockchain
… Blockchain allows trading partners to be connected to all parties handling materials down to the source, and to … across the supply chain. … FSC trademarks are valuable to all of our stakeholders, and FSC works to protect our … ways.  This pilot concluded in early 2022, and we thank all of the participants for their engagement. Based on …
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May 15, 2019
WorldForestID
… largest database of geo-referenced wood samples from all regions of the world where illegal logging is an issue. … expand this work across the 1,600 FSC-certified forests in all timber-producing regions of the world. All reference samples collected will be sent to an …
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August 9, 2022
FSC requirements updated to enforce decision to reject FSC material from Russia, Belarus and conflict areas in Ukraine
… material from these countries. These updates are now all available in the FSC Document Centre .  … FSC … and Belarus, with the introduction of this Advice Note,  all certificates, except for forest management (with no … with FSC-ADV-20-001-12 make it necessary to terminate all certificates in the country by 8 April 2022. In order to …
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June 4, 2019
SODEFOR
… itself from SODEFOR but rather ensure SODEFOR meets all FSC requirements, including strengthening the changes …
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May 29, 2019
Members
… FSC international members come from all across the globe and represent the global South and …
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May 15, 2019
Supply Chain Integrity
… monitoring tools that help ensure companies of all sizes keep certified and non-certified materials … This standard specifies the accreditation requirements for all certification bodies operating FSC accredited … Phase 1: TV data collection and analysis In this phase, all certificate holders who are covered by the scope of the …
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February 11, 2022
User Manual: FSC Certified Products Portal
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May 16, 2019
Digital Audit Reporting
… later to Chain of Custody audits. Under this system all audits will follow a standard template which will be … the process and offer a more user-friendly experience for all involved. … FSC has started the Digital Audit Reporting … template and associated files.   Excel template containing all required data fields for a forest management audit …
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May 21, 2019
Chain of Custody Certification
… the organization must: Not use child labour. Eliminate all forms of forced and compulsory labour. Ensure that there … are a range of options for certifying organizations of all sizes that manage projects, from small to large. It also …
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July 20, 2021
Forest Management Groups Standard
… different forestry unites under a single group entity who all use the same set of rules and forestry management …
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February 28, 2023
Wood you find it?
… two years to transform supply-chain traceability systems . All must adapt systems that rely heavily on trust to … traceability system and stop deforestation. It is up to all actors together to share best practices and improve their … he engaged in broad discussions on development issues in all sectors, and from his academic training as a sociologist. …
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Broadleaf forest
November 2, 2022
Join our webinar about the updated Policy for Association
A young coniferous forest
April 4, 2022
Certificates in Ukraine conflict areas suspended
Leaf
June 24, 2020
FSC Statement on Earthsight Report 2020
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October 28, 2022
FSC extends validity of FSC policy responses to COVID-19
tall shoots of bamboo in bamboo forest
June 30, 2022
FSC revisits integrity of bamboo supply chains
FSC-certified forests in Devesa 1, Spain
October 25, 2022
Reminder: Public consultation open for the standard that defines FSC’s adaptation for SLIMF and community forests
Sunlight rays through the tree trunks of a forest
October 4, 2022
FSC introduces an updated Policy for Association
close up green leaf
October 18, 2022
FSC blocks An Viet Phat Energy for making false claims on large volumes of wood pellets
Sunlight rays through the tree trunks of a forest
October 13, 2022
Motion passed: FSC Principles and Criteria will enable the Policy to Address Conversion
FSC
October 14, 2022
FSC members pass a motion to ramp up landscape-level conservation of Intact Forest Landscapes and Indigenous Cultural Landscapes
FSC Logo Green transparent background
November 24, 2020
FSC changes MIX label text
New Zealand 1
April 29, 2019
The Controlled Wood Strategy is now available
Sunlight rays through the tree trunks of a forest
October 4, 2022
FSC introduces an updated Policy for Association
Businessman using laptop talk to colleagues about plan in video call meeting while work from home at living room
October 5, 2022
Webinars for SLIMF and Community Forest Eligibility Criteria Consultation
shot of forest with overlay of opaque squares and gridline
October 5, 2022
Esri gifts geospatial technology to FSC valued at $1.8 million
Low-angle shot of a forest during sunset
August 16, 2022
The technical working group to revise FSC’s Ecosystem Services Procedure has been established
Leaf
November 16, 2021
FSC Wins Gold for Disruptive Communications in Digital Communications Awards 2021
close up of a hand holding a paper shopping bag with FSC MIX Label
October 1, 2021
FSC Publishes New Version of the Trademark Standard for Certificate Holders
News
December 8, 2021
Preliminary Results of Transaction Verification in Asia Wood Pellets Supply Chain
FSC certified forest in Brazil
September 19, 2022
Second public consultation open for the standard that defines FSC’s adaptation for SLIMF and community forests

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FSC-certified forests in Devesa 1, Spain
October 25, 2022 Reminder: Public consultation open for the standard that defines FSC’s adaptation for SLIMF and community forests
close up green leaf
October 18, 2022 FSC blocks An Viet Phat Energy for making false claims on large volumes of wood pellets
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October 14, 2022 Public consultation on first draft controlled wood documents
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October 14, 2022 FSC members pass a motion to ramp up landscape-level conservation of Intact Forest Landscapes and Indigenous Cultural Landscapes
Sunlight rays through the tree trunks of a forest
October 13, 2022 Motion passed: FSC Principles and Criteria will enable the Policy to Address Conversion
Woman walking in autumnal forest reaches up to touch tree leaves
October 12, 2022 Forest stewards and FSC make it easier to invest in environmental protection
Businessman using laptop talk to colleagues about plan in video call meeting while work from home at living room
October 5, 2022 Webinars for SLIMF and Community Forest Eligibility Criteria Consultation
shot of forest with overlay of opaque squares and gridline
October 5, 2022 Esri gifts geospatial technology to FSC valued at $1.8 million
Sunlight rays through the tree trunks of a forest
October 4, 2022 FSC introduces an updated Policy for Association
Sunlight rays through the tree trunks of a forest
October 4, 2022 FSC introduces an updated Policy for Association
FSC certified forest in Brazil
September 19, 2022 Second public consultation open for the standard that defines FSC’s adaptation for SLIMF and community forests
Low-angle shot of a forest during sunset
August 16, 2022 The technical working group to revise FSC’s Ecosystem Services Procedure has been established
Leaf
August 2, 2022 Spanish Experimental Plot Adopts the New FSC Forest Carbon Monitoring Tool
Two forest workers measure a large tree trunk
August 2, 2022 How the Indigenous Baaka of the Congo are saving forests
Calleria women sit smiling in front of their handwoven textiles
August 2, 2022 Callería: an Indigenous Community Safeguarding the Forest for Future Generations
Reindeer in snow in front of snowy pine trees in Canada
August 1, 2022 Woodland Caribou at Heart of Special Forestry Partnership in Canada
Ukrainian forest workers on bus headed to work
July 29, 2022 10 steps to reduce illegal logging in Ukraine
Close-up of charcoal
July 26, 2022 FSC blocks Brazilian company
FSC staff show off certified viscose at fashion summit
July 26, 2022 Fashion embraces sustainable forestry
Close shot of tree bark
July 1, 2022 Paulownia supply chains under investigation

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