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About the FSC general assembly

The FSC general assembly brings together hundreds of leaders and decision-makers from Indigenous Peoples, environmentalists, businesses, and others from FSC’s membership to discuss a responsible future for the world’s forests, and the people and animals who inhabit them. Delegates also include certification bodies, certificate holders, union representatives, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and observers.

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Second Conversion Dialogue

FSC International held the Second Conversion Dialogue, which took place online on November 30, 2020 at 11:00 (CET), and an identical second session at 16:00 (CET).

The following topics were covered:

  1. Plan for further dialogue on conversion towards the upcoming FSC General Assembly (GA) in October 2021. What can you expect as decision making process?
  2. Drivers for deforestation in regions, specifically Africa and North America
  3. Outcomes on discussions in the Conversion Working Group (WG) and Technical Working Group (TWG) after the consultation at the beginning of November.
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Public webinar on Draft 1-0 of the revised complaints mechanism

FSC is organizing an informational webinar (two identical sessions) for all interested stakeholders on the changes FSC proposes to introduce through the revised complaints and appeals procedure. 

 

 

 

 

  • 9 July 2025 at 09:00 (CEST). Register here.

  • 10 July 2025 at 16:00 (CEST). Register here. 

For more information about the revision process, visit the process page.

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Boreal Forest Meeting

Agenda items for discussion:

1.        The FSC Global Strategy and its effect on boreal forests

The second draft of the Global Strategy is now out for consultation. If you go to the consultation platform, you will find some great material developed together with the Board Strategic Planning Committee (BSPC). This includes a short video with BSPC Chair, Al Thorne, explaining some of the thinking that’s gone into the second draft and a new document that explains some of the main changes from draft 1 to draft 2 and why they were made.

The discussion was concentrated on the effect of the Global Strategy for Boreal forests and allow members to discuss their inputs in the consultation process.

 2.        FSC and High-value forests

With the upcoming FSC General Assembly next year, we discussed how FSC addresses certification of high-value forests, such as Intact Forest Landscapes (IFLs). As preparation for this discussion, we have taken steps to develop a research knowledge base and partnership. We seek the research basis for defining a way forward, allowing FSC to offer fact-based and pro-active nature-based solutions that respect the necessary protection of high-value forests in the landscape, and identify where and how FSC certified management of these forests and landscapes can be done in a responsible way, including the use of existing tools like certification of Ecosystem Services or Non-Timber Forest Products.

In this meeting, we updated members and stakeholders on plans and activities developed for high-value forests including IFLs, and sought feedback to these.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gemma Boetekees at g.boetekees@fsc.org  

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FSC Global Cross-Chamber Dialogue #2

Theme: Standards & audit systems

Motions discussed: 10, 13, 14, 16, 30, 31, 37, 42, 45, 54, 55, 58, 60.

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The Road to the Virtual GA: Cross-chamber Meeting #1

In this meeting, members discussed the following motions:

  • Statutory Motion 02/2020*
  • Statutory Motion 03/2020* 
  • Statutory Motion 04/2020*
  • Statutory Motion 36/2021

*Please note that these motions were modified at the close of the deadline for amending motions (August 31, 2021). 

You can watch the recordings of the main plenary session here:

  • Morning meeting (in English only)
  • Afternoon meeting plenary (cross-chamber discussion) in English
  • Afternoon meeting plenary (cross-chamber discussion)  in Spanish  
  • Afternoon meeting plenary (cross-chamber discussion)  in French 

 

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Members' Resources

We have a selection of materials and multimedia resources related to your FSC membership in preparation for the GA 2022. Please contact your Membership Regional Coordinator for more information.

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Third Global Membership Meeting - Click here for more

This motion is now the result of a consolidation exercise by the motions proposers/seconders, merging former Motions 37, 38, 39/ 2021.

Motion 37/2021 if passed at the GA, is the motion that will provide the mechanism to update FSC’s highest level framework (P&C’s) and position on conversion (past, present and future) and enable the updated and aligned normative framework in the FSC system, as requested by Motion 07/2017.

The aligned package of normative documents was released for consultation last Friday, 11th March, and more details are available here. We invite you to look at the explanatory documentation in this consultation package.

Also note that Policy Motion 45/2021 - Stop the current process on revision of the FSC Policy on Conversion is connected to this motion and we were able to hear from the proposers of this motion.

We have reached a significant milestone in the relationship between the FSC system and the topic of conversion. We thank those members that joined us in this important dialogue and support FSC to establish new expectations and requirements for conversion- past, present and future- through remedy and restoration, as well as a new cut-off date for excluding material from the FSC system if it originates from converted natural forests or High Conservation Value areas.

We hosted two identical sessions to accommodate different time zones. 

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FSC Network Policy Webinar

This webinar presented the board’s work to implement Motion 63 from 2017, including the efforts to develop a revised Network Policy and Procedure. In the webinar, members got an update on the process for this work, including the upcoming public consultation. The webinar was also relevant for the current motions related to Network Development.

 

Watch the recording here: English | Spanish (will be available soon)

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Technical Updates
A new report on the economics of the remedy of conversion released

FSC is presenting a new piece of research intended to inform the process to create a fair and feasible FSC Remedy Framework. Entitled “A study on the economics of remedy in the context of forest conversion,” this piece of work was completed by an independent consulting agency.

March 9, 2022
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Announcement About Changes to the Climate and Ecosystem Services Programme

We have come a long way on climate and ecosystem services (CES) over the past two years. We now have a stronger market position, three value propositions, a business model progressing towards implementation, technology roadmap, and not least a strong team in Bonn and in three regions.

 

March 16, 2023
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Motion 12 Update: Upcoming Consultation

In mid-February 2016, the working group tasked to address Motion 12 of the 2014 Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) General Assembly (GA), held its second meeting in Bonn Germany. The working group, which is currently drafting a policy proposal, aims to consult FSC members about the details in April 2016.

February 29, 2016
Consultations
FSC Remedy Framework now open for consultation

The FSC Remedy Framework is now open for public consultation, until 10 May 2022. FSC looks forward to receiving inputs and suggestions from its stakeholders on ways to improve the efficacy of the FSC Remedy Framework. FSC invites all its stakeholders to participate in this consultation process, by clicking here.

March 16, 2022
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Investigation into bamboo toilet paper

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is seriously concerned about allegations regarding bamboo toilet paper containing other timber fibre. The allegations made through an investigative media channel, allude to FSC-labelled toilet rolls.

July 25, 2024
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A Message from Ralph Schmidt-Liermann, Economic South

Read the closing statement from Ralph Schmidt-Liermann, candidate for the Economic South sub-chamber.
Explore his closing thoughts as he shares his perspective and vision as a board candidate.

View his written message below.

July 3, 2025
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New FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Poland
… the future. The standard becomes effective on 1 October 2024. About one third of Poland is forested, and just over …
July 25, 2024
Technical Updates
FSC Risk Assessments for Chile and Honduras are Available

Effective 25 February 2020, organizations seeking to source controlled wood from Chile and Honduras are required to use the latest FSC risk assessment to conform with standard FSC-STD-40-005 Requirements for Sourcing FSC Controlled Wood.

The FSC risk assessment for Chile is only in Spanish, and the FSC risk assessment for Honduras is only in English.

March 9, 2020
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FSC Interim National Standard of Austria Published
The FSC Interim National Standard (INS) of Austria applies to all types of organizations working in natural forests and plantations in the country, including small and low intensity managed forests. The INS is also applicable to non-timber forest products (see section ¨A.2 Scope¨of the INS for more details).  The standard becomes effective on 01 March 2023.
November 30, 2022
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Co-creating Indigenous-nature-based solutions: introducing the FSC Indigenous Foundation

The FSC Indigenous Foundation (FSC-IF) is driven by the challenge and opportunity that Indigenous Peoples manage a quarter of the Earth’s surface, including areas that contain some of the richest biodiversity in the world.  

April 4, 2022

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FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Jamaica
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-JAM-01-2024
The present document contains certification requirements for certifying forest operations as described in the scope of this standard. All standards are valid until replaced by a new FSC Forest Stewardship Standard.
FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Solomon Islands
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-SLB-01-2024
The present document contains certification requirements for certifying forest operations as described in the scope of this standard. All standards are valid until replaced by a new FSC Forest Stewardship Standard.
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The present document contains certification requirements for certifying forest operations in Thailand, developed in accordance with FSC's normative document for the development and maintenance of FSC Forest Stewardship Standards. Revisions of FSC Forest Stewardship Standards are ongoing, and all existing standards will be transferred to the revised Principles & Criteria version 5-2. All standards are valid until replaced by a new FSC Forest Stewardship Standard.
FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Ghana
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-GHA-02-2024
The present document contains certification requirements for certifying forest operations as described in the scope of this standard. All standards are valid until replaced by a new FSC Forest Stewardship Standard.
FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Peru
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-PER-02-2024
The present document contains certification requirements for certifying forest operations as described in the scope of this standard. All standards are valid until replaced by a new FSC Forest Stewardship Standard.
The FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for the Federal Republic of Germany
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-DEU-03.1-2024
The present document contains certification requirements for certifying forest operations as described in the scope of this standard. All standards are valid until replaced by a new FSC Forest Stewardship Standard.
FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Botswana
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-BWA-01-2024
The present document contains certification requirements for certifying forest operations as described in the scope of this standard. All standards are valid until replaced by a new FSC Forest Stewardship Standard.
FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Panama
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-PAN-01-2024 ES
El presente documento contiene los requisitos de certificación para certificar las operaciones forestales descritas en el alcance de este estándar. Todos los estándares son válidos hasta que sean reemplazados por un nuevo Estándar FSC de Manejo Forestal.
FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Poland
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-POL-02-2024
The present document contains certification requirements for certifying forest operations as described in the scope of this standard. All standards are valid until replaced by a new FSC Forest Stewardship Standard.
FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Argentina
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-ARG-01-2024
The present document contains certification requirements for certifying forest operations as described in the scope of this standard. All standards are valid until replaced by a new FSC Forest Stewardship Standard.

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GS Implementation Framework 2024
2020.08.26_Motions 2020 - 2021 timeline
FSC Motions Update June 2024 - English
Logistics FSC International RMM Europe 2024
SPA 2024 FSC BoD Election Results.pdf
Implementation Framework 2024 Reporting
FSC Membership Report on the Motions for the General Assembly 2021- 2022
AGENDA - FSC International - Europe Regional Membership Meeting 2024
FR 2024 FSC BoD Election Results.pdf
End of Year 2024 meeting_Membership_December 2024.pdf

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Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-COD-01-2025
FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Democratic Republic of the Congo
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-GAB-02-2020
FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Gabon
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-SWZ-01-2020
Interim National Standard of eSwatini
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-BLZ-01-2020
Interim National Standard for Belize
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-BOL-01-2004
Standards for the certification of forest management in the Bolivian lowlands
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-CAN-03-2004
FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for the Canadian Boreal Forests
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-KEN-01-2021
The FSC Interim National Standard of Kenya
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-SUR-01-2020
The FSC Interim National Standard of Suriname
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-COL-02-2021 ES
The FSC National Forest Stewardship Standard of Colombia
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-ECU-01-2022 ES
The FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Ecuador
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-FIN-02-2023 EN
FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Finland
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-GUF-01-2023 EN
The FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for French Guiana
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-MYS-01.1-2021 EN
The FSC National Forest Stewardship Standard of Malaysia
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-NCL-01-2021 EN
The FSC Interim National Standard of New Caledonia, Loyalty Islands Province
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-NOR-01-2023 EN
The FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Norway
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-NZL-02.1-2023 Plantations
The FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for New Zealand
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-RUS-02.1-2020 EN
The FSC National Forest Stewardship Standard of Russian Federation
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-TWN-01-2023 EN
The FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Chinese Taipei
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-BRA-1.1-2025 Plantations
FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Plantations for Brazil
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-IND-01-2022 EN
The FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for India
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