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| SIG production units FSC-certified worldwide |
05-02-2010 |
 The multinational packaging company SIG is now exclusively sourcing wood-based raw materials from well-managed forests or controlled sources for its packages. This achievement has been made possible based on FSC chain of custody certification for all of its production facilities worldwide Read more
| New FSC trademark requirements in place |
02-02-2010 |
 FSC has launched a new standard for using the FSC trademarks. New protected trademark symbols as well as new label designs incorporating trademark license codes are introduced Read more
| Minor FSC components hit the marketplace |
01-02-2010 |
 Producers of minor components are now getting FSC-certified, meeting the needs of furniture makers and other manufacturers of assembled FSC products. The Danish company Nissenpack A/S is one among few suppliers of FSC small parts for the furniture industry Read more
| Ethical bank targets FSC business in developing countries |
19-01-2010 |
 Based on a new scheme set up by Danish Merkur Cooperative Bank, enterprises in developing countries can now get loans and credits at favorable terms to develop FSC-certified business and trade. Chances of financing are especially high if the company teams up with a Western buyer. Read more
| EU ministers: thumbs down to ban on illegal wood import |
04-01-2010 |
 While the Copenhagen Climate summit put forests high on the agenda, the EU Agricultural Council of Ministers failed to ban trade in illlegal wood products. However, the EU legislation is still being processed. In Australia, pressures to ban illegal timber are
continuing Read more
| How will forest industries cope with global warming? |
22-12-2009 |
 Forest product industries were not mentioned often at forest-related meetings during the COP15 summit. However, climate change is likely to have significant direct and indirect impacts on the supply of raw material including supply stability, wood quality, and price levels. The forest products sector will need to adjust to new market conditions Read more
| FSC adapts to climate change |
22-12-2009 |
.jpg) FSC certification can provide much of the framework needed for carbon forestry projects. At the same time, adjustments of the FSC requirements seem needed to reflect the changed climatic conditions. How does FSC plan to incorporate the multiple challenges of climate change? Interview with Stefan Salvador, FSC Policy Manager and coordinator of the FSC Forest Carbon Working Group Read more
| Adaptive forestry: last minute for action |
22-12-2009 |
 Temperature increase as well as increased frequency and scale of droughts, floods, and storms: Climate change poses a major threat to our forests. On the other hand, healthy forests are a crucial part of the solution to ensure sufficient carbon sequestration. During the COP 15 meetings it was discussed what we can do to ensure that forests stay healthy under changed climatic conditions Read more
| COP 15: Avoidance of deforestation high on the climate agenda |
22-12-2009 |
.jpg) Based on increased awareness of the role played by the world's forests in exacerbating or mitigating climate change, all parties are now looking to the forests for cost-efficient actions. You have probably seen it before - the abbreviation REDD. And you can be sure you haven't seen it for the last time Read more
| COP 15: Rays of hope for the forests |
22-12-2009 |
 No legally binding treaty to halt global warming was achieved in Copenhagen, and a non-binding document - the 'Copenhagen Accord' - was the meagre result of the summit. The future of the world's forests is still unclear; however the meetings did confirm and strengthen the global commitment to tackle forest issues as a part of the solution package Read more
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