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An investor brief published in January 2011 makes a strong case for investing in FSC-certified forests in Canada. It reveals that FSC is superior to competing systems in terms of mitigating risks and creating value for timberland investors.

Companies operating under the FSC transitory requirements for FSC labeling of chip/fiber products or using uncontrolled co-product inputs in their FSC products, should be aware of the nearing expiry of the transitory exceptions.

It was an historic moment when the FSC International Center endorsed the proposed Finnish FSC standard on 21 January 2011.

We have seen companies using the FSC logo without having the necessary paperwork in place and hence without the traceability assurance that is a crucial part of the brand.

Should the forestry benchmark of LEED - the US rating system for green building – be changed, permitting non-FSC schemes to earn green building credits? This question has been buzzing in the forestry and green construction communities for years. Now it’s decided: architects, developers…

FSC has endorsed three new forestry standards adapted specifically to the conditions of smallholders and communities.

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 2011.

A virgin to the extraordinary dynamism of the FSC General Assembly, in this extended online interview Josh Tosteson shares his thoughts from his “first time” in Kota Kinabalu. He takes a thought-provoking angle and challenges the FSC community to focus on what really matters.

The socio-environmental conditions under which wood is harvested are becoming increasingly important among furniture manufacturers.

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 world.

The Australian Government has announced that it is taking "strong action to restrict the importation of illegally logged timber into Australia by introducing new legislation".

The PEFC Council has endorsed the revision of six PEFC documents covering PEFC's requirements for sustainable forest management, group forest certification, chain of custody certifiation, trademark use, and standard setting.

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 fruitless.

You no longer have to compromise between finding a great present at a reasonable price and doing what’s good for the planet.

From now on, FSC certificate holders will have more graphic freedom when they wish to use the FSC logo or labels.

From now on, FSC certificate holders will have more graphic freedom when they wish to use the FSC logo or labels.

A new section on the FSC website dedicated to stakeholders offers a one-stop site with information on the FSC system.

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 report.

FSC-certified products originating in forests owned by communities or smallholders may soon gain more value on the marketplace.

Based on new evidence and stakeholder comments from five civil society organizations, the Dutch Timber Procurement Assessment Committee (TPAC) has re-assessed the PEFC-endorsed Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS).