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Consultations
Public consultation on FSC Regulatory Module
… for these requirements is open from 1 February to 1 March 2024 on the  Consultation Platform . … Public consultation …
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Second Global Strategy Dialogues

The second dialogues held on 22, 23 and 24 September 2020 served as an opportunity for members to discuss the second Global Strategy draft and discuss ideas to further advance FSC’s mission. 

In this section you will find the latest materials and gathered insights from the second FSC Global Strategy Dialogues. This includes a summary report as well as presentations, recordings of the sessions, all the chat history and more. This information will allow you to stay up to date in case you were not able to attend all sessions or if you would like to get more information regarding the main topics being discussed. 

Motions in Motion
Motions in Motion - Global Membership Meeting

"Motions in Motion" are global membership meetings, providing a dedicated space for cross chamber discussions around all statutory motions and each chamber’s top five policy motions. It is a space for negotiation, merging, refinement, and amendments in relation to secretariat feasibility analyses and members’ feedback.

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Motions in Motion - Cross-Chamber meeting
… support for their priorities.  Join us on 27 November, 2024  9:00 - 10:30 (CET)  Register here 16:30 to 18:00 …
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GA Poster Submission
GenderWebinar
Linking Innovation, Technology, and Forests to Gender Equality

When? Tuesday, March 07, 2023, 15:00-16:30 CET
Register here: https://bit.ly/3jOtLqphttps://bit.ly/3jOtLqp  

This webinar will spotlight women leaders in the forest and environmental sectors, both within FSC and externally. Speakers will share their experience and points of view of leadership while relating this year’s theme of innovation and technology for gender equality to FSC’s work in forests.

FSC has prioritized diversity and gender equality in the Global Strategy 2021-2026, and this webinar follows FSC’s recent milestones, including the release of the Strategic Framework on Diversity and Gender at the General Assembly in October 2022.

We look forward to a session that is sure to be inspiring and compelling for all members, not only women.

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Second Global Membership Meeting - Click here for more

In this session, members had the opportunity to start the discussion with the motion’s proposers and members. The motions for this discussion were:

  • Statutory motion  17a/2020 and policy motion 17b/2020​
  • Policy motion 28/2020 ​
  • Statutory motion 40a/2021 and policy motion 40b/2021​
Discussion
Eighth Motions Discussion for the GA 2021/2022

In this event we also had the motions discussion, where the proposers provided information on their motions, members were able to ask questions or comment on the motion and had a lively debate with the motion proposers.

The motions for discussion were: 

Policy Motion 56/2021
Induction of Social Expert in CB

Policy Motion 24/2020
FSC's advocacy to promote forest management certification in tropical protected areas

Policy Motion 25/2020
Creating and implementing a mechanism to promote the establishment of small community forest enterprises

 

The meeting took place via Zoom.

You can find the recordings here:

In English.
In Spanish.
In French.

As well as the presentations and meeting documents below.

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First Conversion Dialogues

This dialogue provided members and stakeholders with a presentation of the Green Paper “Conversion and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) 1994 Cut-Off Date & Beyond”, produced by Richard Donovan and an update on the Conversion Policy Working Group (WG) process with WG members Dr. Marcus Colchester and Annika Terrana.

This is the first of a series of four Conversion Dialogues that seek to:

  1. Support FSC membership and stakeholders in developing an understanding of the facts, opinions, opportunities and challenges of a change in the FSC Conversion rule,
  2. Introduce possible solutions and their impact for acceptance, conditions, safeguards, equality of forest management in different regions that are acceptable for FSC members and certificate holders, and
  3. Provide transparency on the effects of a possible change of the conversion rule in FSC, as well as transparency on the effects if the conversion rule remains.

Background

FSC requested Richard Donovan to develop a Green Paper on the topics of conversion, deforestation and related key issues within the FSC system. Richard examined documents and emails related to the topic and interviewed over 60 individuals over an eight-week period who have been most active on the topic of conversion and deforestation, restoration and social, economic and environmental implications thereof in the FSC system.

This Green Paper is intended to complement the ongoing work in the revision of the Conversion Policy (asked for in the approved Motion 7/2017) by providing background and reference material for wider discussions among FSC members and stakeholders.

The document can be downloaded below in English and in Spanish.

Agenda

  1. Welcome by moderator and brief introduction of housekeeping rules
  2. A 20 minute introduction on the Green Paper by Richard Donovan
  3. 10 minutes introduction by WG members Dr. Marcus Colchester (26 October Online meeting) and Annika Terrana (27 October Online meeting)
  4. 60 minute Question and Answer session with members and stakeholders
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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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New dates for the webinars on BM77

FSC will organize webinars between 15 and 18 May to discuss the decisions taken at the latest Board Meeting 77 (BM77). The webinars were initially planned from 26 April, but were rescheduled to give more time to members to prepare and send their questions beforehand.

May 7, 2018
Board of Directors
Board Meeting 82

From 18 to 21 November, the FSC International Board of Directors got together in Bonn, Germany, during the Board Meeting 82 (BM82).

December 4, 2019
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Tanzanian Communities Now Supply FSC-certified Timber to Serengeti Park Ecolodge

Rural communities in south-east Tanzania are reaping the fruits of their responsible forest management.

July 27, 2020
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The New Approaches project presentation to Family Forest Workshop in US

The New Approaches project engaged family foresters and partners in the United States to update on project activities and pilot activities to benefit smallholders and communities.

October 30, 2018
Group standard technical working group
Revision of Forest Management Groups’ Standard Has Begun

The working group in charge of revising FSC-STD-30-005 V1-1 FSC Standard for Group Entities in Forest Management Groups has already agreed on various points during their first in-person meeting in Sweden.

April 30, 2019
Charcoal
Fourth charcoal investigation concluded
January 24, 2023
IFL Borneo
Landscape considerations for Intact Forest Landscapes now being piloted – Motion 23 update

On July 11th, a webinar for members shared information and answered questions about the implementation of Motion 23 and the pilots. Over 200 members registered and approximately 130 members and stakeholders attended the webinar, showing the interest of members in issues related to IFLs and Motion 23.

July 23, 2024
Germany
Increased Financial Support for Owners of FSC Certified Forests in Germany
The added value of ecologically demanding forest certificates is now financially recognised by the German government.
December 17, 2020
Technical Updates
FSC Board of Directors Approves the FSC Core Labour Requirements within the FSC Chain of Custody Normative Framework

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has reached an important milestone with the approval of the FSC core labour requirements within the Chain of Custody standards. With this new step, the principles of the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Core Conventions and the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at work (1998) are integrated into FSC’s Chain of Custody standards.

January 18, 2021
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Our 5-year journey: Implementing your global strategy

Last October, the global strategy development processes resulted in your vision for FSC being agreed in the FSC Global Strategic Plan 2015-2020. The strategy is transformative and bold with the aspiration to be the leading catalyst and defining force for improved forest management and market transformation, shifting the global forest trend toward sustainable use, conservation, restoration, and respect for all.

May 12, 2016

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The FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Slovakia FSC-STD-SVK-01-2023 EN
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-SVK-01-2023 EN
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 Smallholders in Indonesia
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-RAP-IDN-01-2022 Plantations EN
The present document contains certification requirements for certifying forest operations from smallholders in plantations in Indonesia, 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.
The FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Smallholders in Vietnam
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-RAP-VNM-01-2022 Plantations EN
The present document contains certification requirements for certifying forest operations from smallholders in plantations in Vietnam, 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.
Reinstating the Annual Administration Fee for all types of certifications in Ukraine
Advice Note (ADV)
FSC-ADV-20-005-01
FSC had decided to waive the Annual Administration Fee (AAF) for all types of certifications in Ukraine from Q2/2022 until the end of Q4/2024, regardless of their certification status. In August 2024, FSC decided to reinstate the AAF for certifications in Ukraine starting 01 January 2025 in a phased approach. This Advice Note serves to implement this decision.
Forest Management Evaluations Addendum – Forest Certification Reports
FSC-STD-20-007a
Please note that the content of this normative document has been streamlined into FSC-STD-20-007 Forest Management Evaluations Standard (V4-0)

Publication date: 1 February 2023

Effective date: 1 July 2023

End of transition period: 31 December 2024

The following requirements aim to ensure that the certification body decision making entity has sufficient information on which to base its decisions with respect to conformity with FSC forest stewardship standards, and to help FSC ensure that there is consistency in decision making between different certification bodies.

FSC Remedy Framework
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-01-007
FSC Remedy Framework defines permanent and effective measures required for remedy of harm caused by unacceptable activities as defined by the Policy for the Association of Organizations with FSC V2-0 or by conversion between 1 December 1994 and 31 December 2020.
Policy for Association
Policy (POL)
FSC-POL-01-004
Depending on when the unacceptable activity occurs/occurred, FSC will determine which policy version is used as the point of reference. If the unacceptable activity occurred prior to 2023, version 2-0 of the policy will be applied, whereas if the unacceptable activity occurs in 2023 or beyond, version 3-0 of the Policy for Association will be applied. To access Policy for Association, version 2-0, click here . The Policy for Association is an expression of the values shared by individuals and organizations associated with FSC. It defines six unacceptable activities that associated individuals and organizations and their corporate group commit to avoid in both certified and non-certified operations. The Policy for Association serves as a risk management tool for FSC, protecting the credibility and reputation of the FSC brand and organizations associated with it.
FSC National Risk Assessment for Chile
Controlled Wood Risk Assessment (CW)
FSC-NRA-CL
Completed NRA for Chile.This document is an assessment of the risk of sourcing material from unacceptable sources in a given country, developed according to FSC-PRO-60-002 V3-0 EN The Development and Approval of FSC National Risk Assessments.This risk assessment shall be used when implementing FSC-STD-40-005 V3-1 EN Requirements for Sourcing FSC Controlled Wood.Please Note: Certificate holders have until 04 September 2020 to adapt their due diligence system to include the changes brought about by FSC-NRA-CL V1-0. The CNRA will remain available for download until that date. ++ Click here to submit a change request for this FSC risk assessment ++
Structure, Content and Development of Interim National Standards
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-60-007
The objective of this document is to specify the requirements for FSC-accredited certification bodies for developing Interim National Standard (INS) or Interim Regional Standard (IRS), depending on the geographic scope of the standard, for the certification of responsible forest management and the responsible management of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) at the Management Unit (MU) level. These standards shall be based on the International Generic Indicators (IGI) and shall address the regional, national or sub-national conditions in which they are to be used and shall consider input from local stakeholders. The FSC Board of Directors at FSC International, acting through the Policy Steering Group (PSG) shall approve Interim National Standards (INS) before they can be used for FSC certification purposes. In March 2020 the revised procedure was published to reflect the FSC Board of Directors’ decision during their 82nd meeting to delegate the approval of INS to the Policy Steering Group.

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FSC AC Statutes 2022
2021 Regional Priorities.pdf
GS Implementation Framework 2023
FSC AC Statutes 2022
GA Bulletin Edition 2 - April 2022
GA Posters 2022 Template content form
FSC GA 2022 - Overview of Motion Results
Sustainable Intensification Resources - March 2023
BM67 Minutes Mexico, November 2014
BM65 Minutes Portugal March 2014

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Doc. Code
Doc. Title
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-SVK-01-2023 EN
The FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Slovakia FSC-STD-SVK-01-2023 EN
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-RAP-IDN-01-2022 Plantations EN
The FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Smallholders in Indonesia
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-RAP-VNM-01-2022 Plantations EN
The FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Smallholders in Vietnam
Advice Note (ADV)
FSC-ADV-20-005-01
Reinstating the Annual Administration Fee for all types of certifications in Ukraine
Standard (STD)
FSC-STD-20-007a
Forest Management Evaluations Addendum – Forest Certification Reports
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-01-007
FSC Remedy Framework
Policy (POL)
FSC-POL-01-004
Policy for Association
Controlled Wood Risk Assessment (CW)
FSC-NRA-CL
FSC National Risk Assessment for Chile
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-60-007
Structure, Content and Development of Interim National Standards
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