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FSC certification in Russia is ending

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) announces the withdrawal of the remaining forest management certificates in Russia by the respective certification bodies. This is due to the decision by Assurance Services International (ASI) to terminate its FSC assurance activities in Russia.ASI’s decision will enter into force on May 1, 2023, and will be re-evaluated once the conditions allow for assurance again.

By Larry Adams, April 3, 2023 | 11:03 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

International Day of Forests' 2023 theme is 'Healthy forests for healthy people'

Today, March 21, is the International Day of Forests (IDF). The theme for 2023 is 'forests and health.'

By Larry Adams, March 21, 2023 | 8:46 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Greenpeace claims FSC is failing to protect forests, withdraws membership

Greenpeace is withdrawing from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the main group for certifying sustainable timber, claiming the council it helped found 25 years ago can no longer reliably protect forests from exploitation.

By Robert Dalheim, March 28, 2018 | 11:11 am CDT

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FSC Launches New Global Brand: Forests For All Forever

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) launches its new global brand: Forests For All Forever. In the past 20 years, FSC has become a well-trusted and established brand in sectors and markets around the world. With its new branding FSC plans to extend its reach by targeting consumers directly.

By admin, May 3, 2015 | 8:29 pm CDT

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The Rainforest Alliance Announces Legal Settlement with Resolute

The Rainforest Alliance has reached a settlement agreement with Resolute Forest Products concerning draft audit reports for the Black Spruce Dog River Matawin Forests and Caribou Forest operations in Ontario, Canada.

By admin, February 4, 2015 | 11:13 am CST

Woodworking Industry News

Sustainable Forestry Initiative Is Flawed, Says Eco Group

Criticism of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) standards come after the release of the group's latest updates following its normal 5-year review of emerging issues and new scientific findings.

By Michaelle Bradford, January 9, 2015 | 1:43 pm CST

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FSC(R) US Presents SCS Global Services' Leadership Award

Last night, the Forest Stewardship Council(R) (FSC) US selected Robert J. Hrubes, Executive Vice President of SCS Global Services, as one of two co-recipients of the first-ever "Uncommon Partnership for FSC Leadership Awards." The award was presented at the "Design & Build with FSC" Awards Ceremony at Greenbuild 2014 in New Orleans.

By admin, October 24, 2014 | 4:22 pm CDT

Pricing & Supply

Responsibly Grown Wood Used in Greenwood Resources' Expansion

GreenWood Resources (GWR), a global investment and timber management company, has received the seventh U.S.-based Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Project Certification for its headquarters office expansion, assessed by third-party auditor, SCS Global Services (SCS).

By admin, September 18, 2014 | 1:10 pm CDT

Press Releases

Forest Stewardship Council Re-Associates with Danzer Group

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) announced today that it decided to lift the disassociation from the Danzer Group, after independent verification confirmed that the company had met the criteria required by FSC.

By admin, August 14, 2014 | 1:48 pm CDT

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