- Market news
NGOs joining the Copenhagen COP 15 climate conference expressed concern about a so-called logging loophole contained in a proposal put forward by developed countries with strong forestry sectors.
- Editorial
- Perspective
“The man never stops surprising me with his incredible knowledge about FSC – he has this amazing total recall of all the details. At the same time, he’s a big picture thinker and visionary. I am extremely glad to be able to tap from his knowledge and spirit in our every day work”, says…
- Standard updates
FSC has introduced a trademark licensing system which will be phased in for existing certificate holders during 2010.
- Feature
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What will happen with our forests if temperatures increase by 2 degrees - the UN target for average global temperature increase? And what will happen if the world leaders do not manage to make an agreement ensuring this target – and the temperature will increase even more?…
- Editorial
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During the FSC General Assembly held a year ago, the membership asked FSC to explore its role in climate change.
- Market news
FSC-Denmark presented the exhibition "Home Green Home" at the Copenhagen Climate Exchange exhibition taking place in connection with the COP15 climate summit.
- Market news
In a move to avoid contributing to destruction of Indonesia's precious tropical forests and to lower its carbon footprint, the Gucci Group has adopted a strong paper policy that sets preference for recycled and FSC certified paper.
- System updates
The new Corruption Perception Index (CPI) released by Transparency International has implications for companies sourcing controlled wood from countries with a CPI fluctuating around 5.
- Market news
FSC-certified news now available: FSC-labeled newspapers with a total circulation of more than 200,000 daily issues were recently launched almost simultaneously in the Netherlands and Denmark.
- Perspective
While the financial crisis continued to shake the world, environmental awareness kept growing worldwide this year, spurred on by the debate about the world's most pressing problem - imminent climate change.
- Market news
The great success of Swedish forest group Södra's FSC group scheme proves that large scale FSC certification of small private forest land In Europe is possible.
- System updates
FSC has revised and upgraded its database http://info.fsc.org (previously www.fsc-info.org) to eliminate some recurring technical problems. A more stable system should now be in place, and some new features have been added: In the case of federal…
- Market news
Three Danish national newspapers have decided to go for FSC-labeling, and plan to launch the first labeled papers on the 1st of December.
- System updates
FSC has released two sets of rules that apply to group certification of forests: A new FSC standard for certified forest management groups, and a new accreditation standard for forest management evaluations.
- Standard updates
A new set of PEFC logo usage rules was adopted by the PEFC Council.
- Feature
- Perspective
Among the numerous new approaches to mitigate global warming, some may open up new business opportunities for forest industries.
- Feature
A report published by FSC concludes that PEFC certification is insufficient evidence of compliance with the FSC Controlled Wood requirements, and that therefore PEFC certified material should be treated in the same way as other non-FSC certified materials.
- Market news
FSC certification develops fast in the world of packaging: Last year, Tetra Pak's FSC-labeled cartons reached 200 million on the global market.
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In a recent communication, three major associations representing the Spanish wood industry - pulp and paper manufacturers, wood processing companies and furniture makers - called for action to solve the current lack of certified raw material on the Spanish home market.
- System updates
- Standard updates
FSC has approved a revised version of the Spanish forest management standard that finally allows plantations in Spain to become FSC-certified.