Friday, 15 November 2002
New FSC Handbook Released
The Forest Management Trust has just released a new version of the FSC Handbook for Forest Management Certification in the Southeast United States. The handbook is a guide for landowners, forest managers, and forest product companies to FSC’s voluntary, third-party certification program. read more …
Friday, 15 November 2002
Additional Comment Period for the Appalachian Standard
The FSC-U.S. Standards Committee reviewed the Appalachian Standard in October and has provided an additional one-month public review period, open until December 6th. Approval of the Appalachian standard by the FSC-U.S. Board is expected in early 2003. read more …
Friday, 01 November 2002
Roger Dower Named New FSC-U.S. President
The Board of Directors of FSC-U.S. is pleased to announce the appointment of Roger Dower as President of FSC-U.S., effective October 31, 2002. Dower’s selection is the culmination of a national search process by FSC-U.S. Dower brings with him a proven track record with both for-profit business management and environmental non-governmental organizations. read more …
Friday, 01 November 2002
USGBC to Hold Green Building Conference
The U.S. Green Building Council is presenting its first annual International Green Building Conference and Exposition in Austin, TX on November 13-15, 2002. read more …
Friday, 01 November 2002
VIDA FSC-Certified By Design
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Friday, 01 November 2002
FSC Makes Significant Change to Percentage Based Claims Policy
As a result of a review conducted between June 2001 and September 2002, the FSC International Board of Directors recently authorized the FSC Secretariat to make significant changes to the “percentage-based claims" policy. read more …