FSC GENERAL ASSEMBLY SPECIAL ISSUE: 29 JUNE 2011
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Timber traceability and the retail industry are in focus in today's issue. We report on FSC’s ambitious project to develop an online timber traceability system presented at a side-meeting on Monday. Kingfisher explains why traceability is so important to retailers and what retailers can do to promote FSC.
Timber traders are also scrambling to secure supplies to match the growing demands for certified timber products. And learn how DLH is working to expand its certified product range and grow new markets.
The featured FSC Mover & Shaker of today’s issue is FSC’s Knight in Shining Armour. Charles Thwaites from FSC UK offers his perspective of what it's like to co-exist with PEFC on the British Isles. In his editorial, NEPCon’s CEO Peter Feilberg points out that someone will have to swallow hard if we're serious about bringing smallholders into the FSC system.
Enjoy reading!
Your Rainforest Alliance & NEPCon team
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| NEWS |
Kingfisher: Traceability top agenda for retailers
Traceability is perhaps the single most important issue within retail today, explains Kingfisher. As forest resources are depleted, timber supply resilience becomes a pressing issue. Knowing where the timber comes from is the first precondition for securing this READ MORE
Online traceability system may boost FSC's integrity
FSC plans to take a huge stride towards enhanced integrity and elimination of fraud with this project. Credibility enhancement measures often involve new restrictions or procedures, which are generally not popular among the industry. But certificate holders are welcoming this initiative, expecting important benefits rather than burdens from it READ MORE
Is Controlled Wood controllable?
The Controlled Wood standard is once again the number one topic of conversation at the General Assembly. Discussion at event center around two major pathways: short-term fixes; and major long-term changes. Can it be fixed? Or is it better to rethink the whole concept? READ MORE
DLH: Pioneer trader in FSC plantation species
DLH and the Vietnamese wood industry are key players in the development of FSC plantation wood for furniture worldwide. Malaysian Acacia plantations can help drive a promising new market for FSC-certified planatation products. Today, 75% of DLH Vietnam’s trade is FSC-certified READ MORE
Kingfisher: “Retailers could boost the FSC system overnight”
A special Chain of Custody certification standard adapted for the retail would be a win-win solution for FSC and the retail business, says Kingfisher. Due to their huge consumer interface, retailers have great and largely untapped power for creating awareness of the FSC label READ MORE |
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| OPINION |
Editorial: Smallholders - solution in sight?
The biggest unresolved issue within the FSC system is the lack of access to certification for smallholders: forest properties of a few hectares where logging may only occur once in several years, and where the current FSC certification system is simply not applicable READ MORE
Regional outlook: Living with PEFC
Ever since arriving at the helm of FSC UK five years ago, I have regarded our relationship with PEFC as much more nuanced than many of our stakeholders would care to admit. Perhaps this is because of a special situation in the UK READ MORE |
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| FSC MOVERS & SHAKERS |
FSC’s Knight in shining armour
"If I was in a rock band, FSC would have been my best selling
single". He has been at the forefront of sustainable development for over 20 years. Above all of his contributions to the sustainability sphere, he still considers the development of FSC as his greatest contribution. Meet Dr. Alan Knight diligently defend his view on FSC's top priority READ MORE |
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