Newsletter Stories


Friday, 01 April 2005
Locally Produced Doug-Fir Framing Lumber Answers the Call for Green Building Products in OR

Three years ago the idea that several markets in Oregon would have lumberyards that are making FSC certified building materials available would have been a dream. Today, that dream has come true and it has been made possible by the hard work of manufacturers, suppliers, ‘green’ building programs, and other organizations. read more …


Friday, 01 April 2005
FSC-U.S. Board of Directors Nominations to Open in April for Three Available Seats

FSC-US will begin this year’s Board elections process with a call for nominations beginning on April 18th and closing May 20th. Voting will be held June 1-24, and new Directors will ultimately take office on August 1st. read more …


Friday, 01 April 2005
Call for Nominations for Three New Members to International FSC Board of Directors

The Forest Stewardship Council—International Center (FSC-IC) has announced the call for nomination of candidates for election to the international FSC Board of Directors. read more …


Friday, 01 April 2005
Standards Review Process: Update

The independent review of all nine FSC regional standards in the U.S. has begun (see News & Views, December 2004). The review is being lead by Gary Dodge, an independent consultant for FSC-US. Dodge will be reaching out to several stakeholders to gain feedback about how to conduct the standards review and to understand their concerns about the FSC regional standards. read more …


Tuesday, 01 March 2005
Jared Diamond: Collapse

FSC Featured in NY Times Bestseller read more …


Tuesday, 01 March 2005
Baskahegan Company Achieves FSC Certification

Baskahegan ForestsMaine Governor Praises Accomplisment read more …