Newsletter Stories


Friday, 01 November 2002
Roger Dower Named New FSC-U.S. President

Roger DowerThe 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 …


Tuesday, 15 October 2002
A Big Walk in the Big Woods of Big Creek

On September 27th, Big Creek Lumber Company, sitting high on a cliff with spectacular ocean views, hosted a group of 20 FSC supporters for a tour of the company’s FSC certified forest operations near Davenport, CA. Big Creek currently manages 6,800 acres of FSC-certified forestland containing primarily coastal redwood, as well as some Douglas fir. read more …


Tuesday, 15 October 2002
Big Creek Lumber: A Legacy of Responsible Management

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