Search Results: 'Forest Stewardship Council'

Beware fallout, FSC warned
15 June, 2013
FSC's widely criticised action against Danzer could have wider implications for certification, says TTJ editor Mike Jeffree

Danzer to work to FSC principles despite ‘disassociation’
31 May, 2013
Danzer UK has assured customers that it will continue to work to Forest Stewardship Council standards and criteria in sustainable forest management and timber sourcing, despite being ‘disassociated’ by the FSC over alleged breaches of its social responsibility rules by a former subsidiary in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

FSC terminates relationship with Danzer
22 May, 2013
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has terminated its relationship with decorative veneer and hardwood timber producer Danzer Group in a landmark decision billed by Greenpeace as critical for the reputation of FSC.

Reputation-raising EU Timber Regulation
26 January, 2013
The EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) is designed to strike a blow against the illegal timber trade in Europe and worldwide, but compliance imposes new burdens on the bona fide industry. TTJ quizzed companies across the sector on their readiness for the new law and their views on its long-term impact

EU in harmony
26 January, 2013
The European industry is acting in concert to ensure EUTR compliance. Mike Jeffree reports

Legality schemes still working on EUTR compliance
10 December, 2012
A report from the European Timber Trade Federation (ETTF) concludes that no leading third-party legality verification or certification body currently fully complies with the upcoming EU Timber Regulation on illegal timber “risk mitigation”.

Guide to due diligence launched
03 December, 2012
A new fast track guidance standard to tackle forestry supply chain risks has been produced ahead of the EU Timber Regulation which comes into effect in March.

Concerns over administrative burden of FSC online claims system
29 October, 2012
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has announced that it is “moving forward” with an obligatory online system to check the veracity of FSC claims. But there are growing concerns over the time and administrative burden this will entail for timber businesses.

New FSC head starts
16 October, 2012
Kim Carstensen has taken up his new role as director-general of the Forest Stewardship Council.

Governments and green woods
29 September, 2012
Governments are increasingly taking a leading role in controlling the international trade in wood products but, according to wood industry consultant Michael Buckley, they need to do much more than that

FSC tackles EUTR/certification issues
27 August, 2012
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is tackling the issue of how timber product certification will work in the context of the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) through publication of a new document.

Euro-wide FSC success
06 August, 2012
JELD-WEN has attained a multi-site Forest Stewardship Council certificate for all of its European operations.

Green pounds pay
23 July, 2012
Banks are focusing on their environmental credentials and are expecting customers to do likewise. Mike Jeffree reports

Finnish green groups ‘forcing’ FSC audits on forest owners
25 May, 2012
Finnish forest owners say environmentalists are putting undue pressure on them to submit to Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) audits, but the FSC itself described the claims as ‘exaggerated’.

Finnish green groups ‘forcing’ FSC audits on forest owners
25 May, 2012

Ecochoice “nails” specifiers at show
14 April, 2012

India targets trade boost with FSC pact
05 April, 2012

Jamey French receives honour
20 February, 2012

Australia must tighten laws on illegal timber imports, senate told
08 February, 2012

Coillte marks FSC decade with TV’s McCloud
07 February, 2012