On March 10, 2014, The Rainforest Alliance announced that they have lifted the suspension of the FSC certificate of Swedwood Karelia’s forestry operations, following an independent appeals committee evaluation of the annual audit.

IKEA's Swedwood Karelia forestry operation has regained its Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certificate of sustainability. The Rainforest Alliance said it lifted the suspension March 10 following an independent appeals committee evaluation of the annual audit.

The Rainforest Alliance, curator of the SmartWood certification system, has produced a video promoting its consumer products bearing its green frog seal.

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The Sustainable Furnishings Council announced it has named Margaret Casey as its new President.

Corey Brinkema, president of the Forest Stewardship Council and Rick Cantrell, vice president and COO of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, are among the presenters scheduled to speak at the 3rd Dollars & Sense of Going Green Conference, March 17-18.

GEORGETOWN, GUYANA -- The Rainforest Alliance has been selected to conduct an independent review of Guyana’s Annual Progress reports on curbing deforestation and forest degradation (REDD) under the Guyana-Norway forest protection agreement.

Gibson is working with the Rainforest Alliance to be sure that the wood in its guitars is sustainably sourced. Now that’s a sweet note.

NEW YORK -- Gibson USA is working with the Rainforest Alliance to assist in the guitar manufacturer's efforts to strengthen its commitment and support of sustainability in its wood supply chain.