	1 OCTOber 2009
	Certified wood update

THE WORLD

Canadian national newspaper goes for greener paper

Subscribers to the Canadian national newspaper Globe and Mail can now read their daily news in good conscience: A new procurement policy will ensure greener paper for the newspaper production. Among other key requirements, it sets preference for FSC fibres for vigin material Read more

FSC can help to save the great apes

A study conducted by WWF shows that FSC certification is an essential part of the recipe for long-term suvival of the world's great apes. Comparing different types of logging, the report found that FSC certification offers the best guarantee of good conditions for the apes Read more

FSC-endorsed risk assessment for Chile's plantations

Buyers of controlled wood from Chile should be aware of a new FSC-endorsed risk assessment covering plantations in the country. The assessment shows that some counties in Chile are 'unspecified risk' for up to three risk categories, necessitating field audits Read more

EUROPE AND RUSSIA

Russia: Duty raise on timber export will be postponed

Importers of roundwood from Russia will have more time to adapt to new business conditions: Due to the financial crisis, the Russian government will delay its plans to raise export taxes on timber substantially Read more

First printing house in Lithuania FSC and PEFC certified

The Lithuanian printing house PRINT IT can now offer PEFC or FSC labeled publications to its clients. With a certified printing house in Lithuania, all three Baltic countries can now boast certified printing houses as well as paper merchants Read more

Keep your home warm with FSC fibers

The companies Thermocell and Danish Wood Insulation are introducing FSC-certified wood fibers as insulation material for buildings. With its blend of attractive properties, prospects for this product look good on the market for eco-friendly energy solutions Read more

Belgian retail group launches FSC-labeled till slips

The Belgian Colruyt group - a major retail group operating supermarkets and other retail shops - is launching till receipts carrying the FSC label. More than 100 million FSC-labeled till receipts are expected to be handed over the counter per year Read more

NOTES

Companies asked to disclose their forest footprint

Backed by major investors as well as the Prince of Wales, the Forest Footprint Disclosure Project is developing an investor's tool for avoiding businesses linked with deforestation. Certified companies can use their certification to demonstrate a responsible approach to sourcing Read more

European forest contractors to explore 'green' certification

Forest contractors from across Europe and other stakeholders of responsible forestry will meet on the 13th of October to discuss certification of contractors. This seminar - kick-off event of the project "Certification of Forestry Contractors" - will be a significant step on the road to building new systems that provide recognition for ‘green’ contractor services in European forests Read more