Sunday, 15 September 2002
FSC-U.S. Nearing Completion of Regional Standards
FSC-U.S. is nearing completion of all nine of its regional standards for the “lower 48" states. Regional standards provide specific application of the FSC Principles and Criteria, adapting them to address region-specific ecological, economic, and social needs. read more …
Thursday, 01 August 2002
Appalachian Regional Standards Public Comment Period Opens
The public comment period for the FSC Appalachian Regional Standards began July 23rd, 2002 and is open through Sept. 23rd, 2002. The Appalachian Regional Standards were developed to provide forest owners and certifiers guidelines for Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification in the Appalachian region. read more …
Saturday, 15 June 2002
Percentage Based Claims Policy Discussion
FSC has formulated policy options to address the impacts of the FSC percentage based claims policy. read more …
Monday, 01 April 2002
FSC Releases COC Policy for Larger Operations
FSC has defined guidelines for Chain of Custody (COC) certification of single legal entities with multiple sites, branches, or production facilities. read more …
Friday, 15 March 2002
Ozark Ouachita Standards Open for Public Comment
The FSC Regional Standards for the Ozark Ouachita region of the United States are available for public comment on www.fscstandards.org until May 18, 2002. Comments can be made directly on the website, or via fax (707.599.0536) or through the mail to Ben Addlestone, FSC-U.S., 39-1/2 South G Street, Arcata, CA 95521 USA. read more …
Friday, 15 February 2002
FSC Headquarters Announces Group COC Certification Policy
This month FSC headquarters announced a new policy to facilitate chain-of-custody certification for groups of small wood harvesting, processing, and retail operators. The new policy retains the rigor of individual-facility COC assessment, but provides for the sharing of many of the administrative aspects of certification, such as reporting and liaison with the certification body, by an organized group of small enterprises. read more …