Laboratory techniques to determine species and origin of timber … Today, we publish the first in our new series of thematic articles on the EU Timber Regulation as part of our project ‘Support Legal Timber Trade’. …
Cutting edge composite product boosted by FSC … The origin of Richlite – a composite fiber material – is shrouded in mystery. …
FSC community forest label under way … FSC-certified products originating in forests owned by communities or smallholders may soon gain more value on the …
This template can be used to collect detailed information about suppliers, products and their components, as well as raw material …
Austrian public buyers to focus on FSC and PEFC … Austria has launched a new action plan for green public procurement that stresses the importance of certification to get proper assurance for the responsible origin of wood …
This document will help assess legality risks in a timber supply chain by identifying the origin of the sourced material and the supply chain actors involved in the process. …
Conny supports the Latin American market development team in promoting Preferred by Nature’s services, engaging with stakeholders that are aligned with our mission and increasing our impact. She also provides Tailored Services to non-profit and commercial …
This tool provides an overview of different scientific testing methods. It offers guidance on key methods used to test forestry and agricultural products to support origin and species …
Biomass boost: Implications for FSC and PEFC … Green energy is on the rise in the EU, and leading European bioenergy producers will soon be demanding woody biomass from responsible origins. This could add value to FSC and PEFC certified forests and wood …
Large concessions in Africa embark on legality verification … Three concessions held by the company SODEFOR in the DR Congo have successfully gone through Verification of Legal Origin (VLO) assessments carried out by the Rainforest Alliance. The …
Is it legal? New Rainforest Alliance tools offer enhanced assurance for wood products … Rainforest Alliance has sharpened its tools to verify legal compliance of timber products: Its two legality standards Verification of Legal Origin (VLO) and …
These are our recommendations for sustainable biomass … Where should our biomass originate from and how do we ensure that it is produced sustainably? In Denmark, lawmakers are preparing to introduce restrictions on biomass …
Timber legality verification well received in Brazil … Earlier this year, IPA (Indústria de Pisos da Amazônia or Amazon Flooring Corporation) made the decision to engage with the Rainforest Alliance program for Verification of Legal Origin (VLO), based on …
Where do our commodities come from? Science-based solutions help provide the answer … Scientific testing techniques to identify the species and verify the geographic origin of commodities can be a powerful tool to aid the efforts of halting deforestation, …
Learn how scientific testing methods and technology can help identify the origins and species of products and commodities and how these techniques can be a potent instrument in the fight to halt deforestation and illegal trading of harvested materials, as …
New tools to source palm oil, soy and beef responsibly … On 24 August NEPCon [1] will launch the NEPCon Sourcing Hub, the biggest and most detailed collection of national commodity risk assessments that has ever been published [2]. The risk assessments …
Natural rubber now included in landmark EU law to halt deforestation … The EU enacted the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) to prevent the import of products associated with deforestation and forest degradation. The original draft did not include natural …
Learn how scientific testing methods and technology can help identify the origins and species of products and commodities and how these techniques can be a potent instrument in the fight to halt deforestation and illegal trading of harvested materials, as …
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