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FSC puts online claims platform partly on hold
30 November, 2013
The Forest Stewardship Council has postponed a decision on making it obligatory for certificate holders to use its new online claims platform (OCP) live.

DLH defends Liberian role after NGO attack
19 October, 2013
Global hardwood trader DLH has defended its role in Liberia after being accused of exporting illegal timber from the country by environmental group Global Witness.

Good, but can do better
24 August, 2013
The FSC is the biggest player in tropical forest certification, but acknowledges it has more to do in this area says director general Kim Carstensen.

Tropical timber purchases sustain forests
24 August, 2013
Our purchasing decisions will help to determine the future of tropical forests, says Bob Johnston, executive director of the Tropical Forest Foundation

Timber trade "positive" on ISO CoC proposal
19 August, 2013
The two global timber certification schemes have been left in no doubt after a summit last week that the UK timber industry wants a single Chain of Custody standard, but not at the expense of loss of credibility.

Danzer progresses on regaining certification
10 August, 2013
The managing director of Danzer UK has welcomed news that its international parent company is “moving swiftly forward” in the process for reassociation by the Forest Stewardship Council. Latest predictions are that the company could apply to reassociate as early as March next year.

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