Tuesday, 23 July 2024
GEARING UP FOR THE EXCITING MONTHS AHEAD
As we find ourselves midway through the summer of 2024, I hope you all are having a productive and enjoyable season. I recently returned from a family vacation in the beautiful paradise of Hawaii (aloha!) feeling refreshed and ready for the exciting months ahead.
While I was away, two of our FSC US staff, Amy Clark Eagle and Tom Kain, celebrated the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ receipt of an FSC Leadership Award in 2023. We take great pride in recognizing leaders in forest management and the wood products sector annually. We are currently accepting nominations the 2024 FSC Leadership Awards. If you know of any businesses or organizations excelling in FSC forest management or the use of FSC products, please submit your nominations.
Rested and rejuvenated, I am eager to continue our efforts in strengthening FSC US. Over the past 12 weeks, I have engaged in numerous conversations with members, certificate holders, and stakeholders to discuss our organization’s strengths and opportunities. I will continue these dialogues to ensure we are hearing from a wide variety of perspectives to refine our current work plans and develop future strategies for the organization.
Meanwhile, look for us at upcoming events like the Society for American Foresters National Meeting and New York Climate Week in September. Stop by and talk to me or any other FSC US staff about our ongoing work, future plans, and how we can enhance our impact on forests, forest products, rural communities, and climate change.
We are also advancing several key projects, including hiring essential staff and updating our website. Our objective is to enhance the value of participation in FSC across the entire supply chain – from forest managers to loggers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and consumers. We aim to make supporting good forest management more accessible for everyone involved. And we need all of you help to meet that goal. Your engagement and input are crucial in achieving this goal, so please participate and share your ideas.
Mahalo for your continued support. I look forward to seeing you soon and working together to make a significant impact. Let’s do this!
Best,
Sarah
President, FSC US