Controlled Wood: hot in 2008, red-hot in 2011? … Transparency, consistency, credibility: words that express core values for FSC and are often heard in the debate surrounding FSC Controlled Wood. We asked Greenpeace how they see FSC's progress on this …
Increased flexibility for using reclaimed materials in FSC products … FSC has released a new version of its standard “Sourcing reclaimed material for use in FSC Product Groups or FSC Certified Projects” (FSC-STD-40-007 …
Facts and fiction in Al-Jazeera's "Latvia's Pulp Fiction" … Does FSC allow logging practices that lead to widespread deforestation and threaten unique natural values? This is the core message of a TV program entitled "Latvia's Pulp Fiction" produced by …
New PEFC Chain of Custody standard: deadline for transition … All PEFC Chain of Custody audits, assessments og reassessments shall be carried out according to the new CoC standard (PEFC ST 2002:2010) after the transition date of 26 November …
New Google tool may revolutionize forest monitoring … What is happening in the world’s forest? Until now, it has often been difficult to determine the real condition of forest areas, especially if they are located in remote parts of the …
Australia gets ready to ban illegal timer import … The Australian Government has announced that it is taking "strong action to restrict the importation of illegally logged timber into Australia by introducing new …
Cancún climate talks led to sound forest deal … Key issues were still up in the air during the last day of the 16th world climate conference (COP 16), the 12th of December; negotiations had been exhausting and often seemingly …
Study unveils strong business case for responsible forestry … Businesses that invest in ecosystem services will be best positioned in a market that is becoming increasingly tough on ethical sourcing, according to a new …
NGO performs quality check of FSC quality control … The NGO Nepenthes is organizing a study to reveal how efficiently FSC is ensuring compliance with the certification requirements on the …
Duro Bag brings FSC and the frog to consumers worldwide … Every year close to 10 billion paper bags are used just in the United States. …
Are you ready for the new EU regulation on illegal timber? … Within the past year, almost 30 companies located in 10 countries have teamed up with the Rainforest Alliance to achieve timber legality …
Brazilian company ready to export legal sawn timber … It is now possible to source legally verified sawn timber from Pará, an area of the Brazilian Amazon notorious for illegal timber …
EU to crack down on illegal timber trade by 2012 … It is now clear that an EU-wide ban on placing illegal timber products on the EU market will come into effect in …
EU ban on illegal timber trade under way … According to several media, the EU countries have agreed to ban trade in illegal timber products in the …
UK timber industry joins the Due Diligence debate … In a joint statement, the UK’s Timber Trade Federation, Confederation of Forest Industries, Wood Panels Industries Federation and British Woodworking Federation call on the EU to adopt "a workable, but …
PEFC chain of custody standards to cover social issues … PEFC has launched a process that aims to develop a system for including social issues into the PEFC chain of custody …
Will US Green Building Council let the forests down? … It's quite possible, judging by a new draft forestry benchmark proposed for the US LEED green building standard. Using certified wood credits you with only a single point out of the minimum 40 you …
Wake-up call for builders: use certified wood … Starting on Monday 8th of March and throughout the next 4 months, nearly all glulam products leaving the factories of the Danish company Lilleheden A/S will carry a bright green FSC …
First discussions on global framework for timber legality verification … Increased focus on illegal logging and its numerous adverse effects, including deforestation and related climate change, has resulted in clear market demands for documented legality …
The UK includes social criteria in timber procurement policy … At the Chatham House 15th Illegal Logging Stakeholder Update, the UK Minister of Environment, food and rural affairs Hilary Benn announced the inclusion of social criteria in the Government's …