Search Results: 'Forest Stewardship Council'

The changing face of Ontario’s forest products
17 December, 2011
With forests that cover an area larger than the size of forests in Belgium, France and Germany combined, forestry activities are a major element in Ontario’s economic mix. Steven Roberts from Ontario’s Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry reports

WWF honoured by FSC
15 October, 2011

Ensuring certified supply
15 October, 2011
Timber suppliers, including those in the retail sector, will need to work closely with industry experts, NGOs and other stakeholders to ensure the continuity of supply of certified wood, says Julia Griffin, sustainability manager – products at B&Q UK

Twenty years of transformation
17 September, 2011
The WWF’s Global Forest and Trade Network turned 20 this year. Its head, George White, looks back over its achievements

FSC stricter but simpler
14 May, 2011
FSC UK business adviser Tallulah Chapman outlines developments including changes to chain of custody documentation, the increasing of FSC input percentages in FSC Mix products, the development of country-wide controlled wood risk assessments, including one for the UK, and the review of the FSC Product Classification  

Ecochoice praises "amazing" show
19 March, 2011

Sustainable sourcing: a merchant’s viewpoint
05 March, 2011
The EU Illegal Timber Regulation is a welcome move but it will only work globally if non-EU countries value sustainably-sourced timber. Tony Miles, managing director of International Timber, examines the changes needed to eradicate demand for illegal timber and ensure truly sustainable forest management