Monday, 15 October 2001
A Message from the Executive Director
In this issue you can read about a new comparative study of the FSC and the American Forest & Paper Association’s (AF&PA) SFI program. Jointly commissioned by FSC, AF&PA and The Home Depot, the report details many differences, and a few similarities, of the two programs. read more …
Monday, 01 October 2001
First Set of Regional Standards Earns Final Approval
The final stage before any set of regional standards is complete is a rigorous review by the FSC International Board of Directors. Last week at their September 25-28 meeting in Oaxaca, Mexico, the board approved the U.S. Rocky Mountain Standards as the standards for environmentally and socially responsible, and economically viable forest management in the forests of the Rocky Mountain region of the U.S. read more …
Monday, 01 October 2001
FSC Awarded Goteborg International Prize
The Forest Stewardship Council was recently honored with the City of Göteborg International Environment Prize for the year 2001. read more …
Monday, 01 October 2001
Consumer’s Choice Council, FSC social chamber member since 1999
Founded in 1997, the Consumer's Choice Council (CCC) is a non-profit association of 66 environmental, consumer, and human rights organizations, dedicated to protecting the environment and promoting human rights and basic labor standards through ecolabeling. read more …
Monday, 01 October 2001
New Chief Operating Officer - Debbie Cohen
Welcome New Staff! read more …
Monday, 01 October 2001
CFPI Conference Postponed
The Certified Forest Products Convention and International Showcase, scheduled for September 26-28 was postponed due to the events of September 11th. read more …