30 January 2009


Certified wood update

 


the world
Obama sends out 1 million invitations on FSC-certified paper

All of the invitations sent out for the inauguration of Barack Obama were printed on FSC-certified paper. The choice to use certified paper is a testimony to Obama's commitment to change. It is also in line with recent changes in US policies to halt illegal logging Read more

Russia and europe
The UK re-endorses FSC and PEFC for public timber procurement

A recent review has approved the PEFC and FSC systems as key certification schemes providing evidence for responsible timber production, according to public procurement criteria set up by the UK government
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Danish public bodies demand certified timber products 

As from 2009, an influential group of Danish public bodies will demand FSC and PEFC certified wood products from timber merchants. However, similar requirements are so far not applicable to paper products and printed matters Read more

Made in Belgium: FSC certified gin

Belgian consumers are now able to support responsible forestry simply by enjoying a tasty drink. This is possible thanks to the recent chain of custody certification of the Belgian distillery Leukenheide, which uses the green cones of certified pine trees for producing a special gin Read more

Danish companies give top ratings to the FSC brand

A survey recently conducted by FSC-Denmark shows that the FSC brand is good business: more than 70% of the Danish companies covered by the survey are very satisfied with their FSC certificate or logo license. Many experience market benefits related to the FSC brand Read more


certification people
Liza Murphy: From Wall Street to FSC

The career path of Liza Murphy, Director of FSC Global Development, can’t exactly be described as usual. But what makes it truly exceptional is the success that she has created at every step along the road. We interviewed Liza Murphy to find out what drives her Read more 

Nepcon news  
New online resources available for FSC clients

If your company is FSC certified through NEPCon, you have access to a new website established by our FSC-accredited partner the Rainforest Alliance. This is an exclusive resource reserved for companies which are FSC certified by the Rainforest Alliance Read more

FSC re-assessment of 20 State Forest Enterprises in Lithuania

From May to September this year, NEPCon will be conducting FSC re-assessment of 20 Lituanian State Forest Enterprises covering a total of nearly 500,000 hectares. The Lithuanian state forests are already completing their first 5-year certification period, and now need to renew the certificates Read more

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