Become an FSC expert: auditor training 3-7 August 2009
 Our next English-language FSC auditor training course will take place near Tallin, the beautiful capital of Estonia.
You can join the full course covering all key aspects of FSC auditing, or particpiate in separate modules focused on either forest management or chain of custody and controlled wood auditing Read more
| NEPCon expands in response to FSC market growth |
02-07-2009 |
 As of 1st of July, NEPCon is taking over the management of the Rainforest Alliance's forestry and wood industry portfolio in the entire European region. The purpose is to expand and improve our FSC services on a market that keeps growing despite the global financial crisis Read more
| Voluntary forest carbon schemes on the rise |
30-06-2009 |
 A new report shows that the voluntary forest carbon schemes grew by 14% during 2008. The US market is the main driver of this development. The market is diversifying away from afforestation/reforestation, and more focus is now placed on avoided deforestation as well as on improved forest management practices Read more
| NEPCon manager appointed for EU countries |
30-06-2009 |
 Søren Dürr Grue has joined NEPCon's top management as Chief Operational Officer (COO) in EU countries. He is now in charge of developing and streamlining NEPCon's services on the fast growing European market for certification solutions Read more
| Draft FSC greenwashing policy: clarification needed |
29-06-2009 |
 FSC has released a new draft policy for avoiding the use of FSC's name and trademarks in so-called 'greenwashing' by companies. While the purpose of the policy is supported by FSC's stakeholders, the consequences of launching the proposed rules are unclear. And is the policy really needed? Read more
| PEFC certified beer launched in Italy |
29-06-2009 |
 Italian consumers can now quench their thirst in PEFC-certified beer. The Italian brewery Gino Perisutti uses pine needles, spruce bark and mountain pine buds from local PEFC-certified forests to produce two specialty beers Read more
| New project to promote ‘green’ forest services |
27-06-2009 |
 Certification of contractors can facilitate FSC certification of Europe’s 16 million private forest operations, while creating a new market for ‘green’ forestry services. The concept can help to solve bottleneck problems caused by limited certified raw material supply in Europe Read more
| Brazil: 20-times increase in consumer recognition of FSC |
26-06-2009 |
 A recent poll shows that Brazilian consumers are increasingly recognizing and preferring FSC-certified wood products. In just three years, the level of consumer recognition of the FSC label has soared, and the majority of the population now prefer FSC-certified wood products Read more
| Cool FSC bracelet charms launched by Pandora |
22-06-2009 |
 The international jewellery company Pandora is introducing FSC-certified bracelet beads made from timber originating in responsibly managed forests. With Pandora's global success and outreach, the venture is helping to bring the FSC trademarks closer to consumers around the world Read more
| First US biomass pellet mill FSC certified |
19-06-2009 |
 Use energy while supporting the world's forests: For the first time, FSC-certified biofuels are available from a US producer and distributor of wood pellets. Curran Renewable Energy has obtained its FSC FSC chain of custody certificate from NEPCon's partner in FSC certification, the Rainforest Alliance Read more
| PEFC chain of custody rules under review |
13-06-2009 |
 PEFC invites comments on a new draft version of the global PEFC chain of custody rules. Revision has been going on for one year, focusing particularly on the rules for recycled material, controversial sources and multisite certification. Read more
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