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Welcome to the December 2019 edition of Forest Matters.

We hope you enjoy this edition of Forest Matters, containing all the latest news and features from FSC UK.

If you know a friend or colleague who would be interested in finding out more about FSC, as well as other sustainable forestry issues and great stories about FSC-certified products, please encourage them to subscribe!

Back to the Pack

Following the success of last year's Packaging Innovations exhibition, and in recognition of the unabated interest in ethical packaging solutions, FSC UK will once again be exhibiting at the show, which takes place on 26 and 27 February 2020.

Click here for more information.

Case study: DGA celebrate decades of certification

DGA Forestry LLP is one of Scotland�s longest established independent forestry consultants. In 2019 they celebrate 20 years of FSC forest management certification; one of the first private forestry companies in the UK to achieve the standard.

Click here to find out more.

Clued up at Kew: UK members enjoy a taste of timber sleuthing

The FSC UK Annual Members' Meeting (AMM) took place on 24 October 2019. In addition to the formal proceedings and staff updates of the AMM, attendees enjoyed a presentation from Kew�s Research Leader � Wood & Timber, Peter Gasson, and a behind the scenes tour of Kew�s research facilities.

Together for Forests: Launch of FSC zoos' project

Last month FSC UK Communications Manager, Tallulah Chapman, attended the British & Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) education conference where she launched the UK's Together for Forests project, supporting BIAZA members to source sustainably and encourage their visitors to do the same.

Where can I find an FSC-certified Christmas tree?

FSC trees are grown as part of a well-managed forest, minimising the use of pesticides and protecting forest plants and animals. Real trees also have the huge advantage of being recyclable, unlike their plastic counterparts.

Click here to find out where you can buy homegrown, FSC-certified trees in the UK.

Thailand�s smallholder farmers are making a big difference

The South East Asian kingdom�s smallholder farmers strive towards creating a balance between economic gain and environmental stability

Click here to read more.

Bat worker survey

The University of Cambridge Conservation Research Institute is looking for individuals with experience in bat conservation and/or management work to take part in a survey consultation. This survey will close on 20 December 2019.

Click here for more information.

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Welcome Amy Willox, Forestry Outreach Manager

Amy started as our new Forestry Outreach Manager last month. She will be engaging with a range of forest stakeholders to promote the FSC values and the benefits of certification. Amy will develop FSC�s Ecosystem Services certification in the UK, with a focus on expanding opportunities for forest managers and potential buyers of ecosystem services. With a background in sustainable development and environmental planning, Amy has worked on programmes across Latin America and East Africa centred on environmental and social equity in natural resources management and urban planning.

FSC Pesticides Policy - new guidance and risk assessments

New guidance on the revised Pesticides Policy has been provided by FSC International in the form of frequently asked questions. At the national level, FSC UK is continuing to work with the UKWAS Steering Group to produce environmental and social risk assessments (ESRAs) for key pesticides to help certificate holders meet the Policy requirements.

Click here for more information.

Consultations

Forest Management Groups Standard (until 10 January)

Review Reports for FSC Complaints and Appeals Documents (until 31 January)

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Welcome to the December 2019 edition of Forest Matters.

We hope you enjoy this edition of Forest Matters, containing all the latest news and features from FSC UK.

If you know a friend or colleague who would be interested in finding out more about FSC, as well as other sustainable forestry issues and great stories about FSC-certified products, please encourage them to subscribe!

Back to the Pack

Following the success of last year's Packaging Innovations exhibition, and in recognition of the unabated interest in ethical packaging solutions, FSC UK will once again be exhibiting at the show, which takes place on 26 and 27 February 2020.

Click here for more information.

Case study: DGA celebrate decades of certification

DGA Forestry LLP is one of Scotland�s longest established independent forestry consultants. In 2019 they celebrate 20 years of FSC forest management certification; one of the first private forestry companies in the UK to achieve the standard.

Click here to find out more.

Clued up at Kew: UK members enjoy a taste of timber sleuthing

The FSC UK Annual Members' Meeting (AMM) took place on 24 October 2019. In addition to the formal proceedings and staff updates of the AMM, attendees enjoyed a presentation from Kew�s Research Leader � Wood & Timber, Peter Gasson, and a behind the scenes tour of Kew�s research facilities.

Together for Forests: Launch of FSC zoos' project

Last month FSC UK Communications Manager, Tallulah Chapman, attended the British & Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) education conference where she launched the UK's Together for Forests project, supporting BIAZA members to source sustainably and encourage their visitors to do the same.

Where can I find an FSC-certified Christmas tree?

FSC trees are grown as part of a well-managed forest, minimising the use of pesticides and protecting forest plants and animals. Real trees also have the huge advantage of being recyclable, unlike their plastic counterparts.

Click here to find out where you can buy homegrown, FSC-certified trees in the UK.

Thailand�s smallholder farmers are making a big difference

The South East Asian kingdom�s smallholder farmers strive towards creating a balance between economic gain and environmental stability

Click here to read more.

Bat worker survey

The University of Cambridge Conservation Research Institute is looking for individuals with experience in bat conservation and/or management work to take part in a survey consultation. This survey will close on 20 December 2019.

Click here for more information.

Image credit: JP

Welcome Amy Willox, Forestry Outreach Manager

Amy started as our new Forestry Outreach Manager last month. She will be engaging with a range of forest stakeholders to promote the FSC values and the benefits of certification. Amy will develop FSC�s Ecosystem Services certification in the UK, with a focus on expanding opportunities for forest managers and potential buyers of ecosystem services. With a background in sustainable development and environmental planning, Amy has worked on programmes across Latin America and East Africa centred on environmental and social equity in natural resources management and urban planning.

FSC Pesticides Policy - new guidance and risk assessments

New guidance on the revised Pesticides Policy has been provided by FSC International in the form of frequently asked questions. At the national level, FSC UK is continuing to work with the UKWAS Steering Group to produce environmental and social risk assessments (ESRAs) for key pesticides to help certificate holders meet the Policy requirements.

Click here for more information.

Consultations

Forest Management Groups Standard (until 10 January)

Review Reports for FSC Complaints and Appeals Documents (until 31 January)

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The FSC UK office will be closed from 24th December 2019 to 1st January 2020.

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The FSC UK office will be closed from 24th December 2019 to 1st January 2020.

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Welcome to the February 2020 edition of Forest Matters.

We hope you enjoy this edition of Forest Matters, containing all the latest news and features from FSC UK.

If you know a friend or colleague who would be interested in finding out more about FSC, as well as other sustainable forestry issues and great stories about FSC-certified products, please encourage them to subscribe!

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FSC UK are now on Instagram!

We are new to Instagram where we will be sharing our favourite forest, FSC products, and forest wildlife photos.

Follow us here.

Vacancy: Trademark Enforcement Officer

FSC UK is recruiting a Trademark Enforcement Officer to help to monitor and address the unauthorised use of the FSC trademarks, and to encourage uptake of FSC certification and licensing.

Click here for more information.

Small Woods Project update � why make one standard when you can make two?

Incredibly, it�s twelve months since the last written update on our Small Woods project! The next steps have been agreed with the Standards Development Group, and we now have some significant developments to share with you.

Find out more here.

Our Vision for Responsible Forestry

The international Principles and Criteria lie at the centre of FSC�s vision for responsible forest management and drive the FSC approach globally. They are the commitment asked of each FSC Forest Management certificate holder, aligning them with a wider network of people and organisations focused on Forests for All, Forever.

Find out more about our Principles and Criteria here.

Our Chain of Custody training reaches 1000 sign ups!

We are delighted that over 1000 people have signed up to our Chain of Custody online training, giving feedback that it has greatly helped them understand more about the FSC system and chain of custody.

Click here for more information.

Packaging Innovations

We are looking forward to exhibiting at Packaging Innovations this month where we will be launching a new video which highlights how FSC-certified packaging can help to ensure Forests For All Forever. We are thrilled that we will be joined by many FSC-certified companies including LEIPA and MacFarlane, among others. Find out more about them on our latest blog here.

Excellence in Forestry Awards

Celebrating the very best woodland management has never been more important. This year, the Royal Forestry Society Excellence in Forestry Awards turn the spotlight on the Isle of Man, Northern Ireland and Wales.

FSC UK is thrilled to be sponsoring this year's award, helping to support the Royal Forestry Society (RFS) in recognising the achievements of a wide range of woodland owners.

Click here for more information.

There's More Than the Wood From the Trees

If you were asked what can be made from trees, you might say wood or maybe paper. And you�d be right, but there are many other materials that come from trees that may not be so obvious. Each part of the tree has multiple uses, some of which might just surprise you!

Read the full blog here.

Australia bushfires: what is happening and how to help

Concerned about the bushfires in Australia? FSC Australia have published a guide explaining what has caused this catastrophe, and what you can do to help.

Click here for the full article.

Barbara Bramble appointed as FSC's New Board Chair

Barbara Bramble has been appointed as the Chairperson of the International Board of Directors of FSC, and her term of office will run til 31st December 2020. Barbara has served on the Board as an environmental North sub-chamber representative since the beginning of 2015.

Click here to find out more.

Demanding Government Action on the Sustainable Development Goals

FSC UK has contributed to the UK Stakeholders for Sustainable Development�s brief delivered to Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The letter urges the Prime Minister to ensure the UK government upholds its commitment to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Click here for more information.

Welcome Danielle Shaw, Communications Assistant

Danielle started as our new Communications Assistant in January. She will be working on content for the FSC UK website and social media channels, as well as day-to-day communications. Danielle studied Biology and Conservation and Resource Management at the University of Liverpool, and was previously in a similar role at the UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre.

Consultations

Policy on Conversion (until 16th February)

Addressing deliberate false claims (until 17th February)

Global Strategic Plan (until 26th February)

International Generic Indicators for Use and Risk Management of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (until 1st April)

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Welcome to the February 2020 edition of Forest Matters.

We hope you enjoy this edition of Forest Matters, containing all the latest news and features from FSC UK.

If you know a friend or colleague who would be interested in finding out more about FSC, as well as other sustainable forestry issues and great stories about FSC-certified products, please encourage them to subscribe!

Subscribe to Forest Matters

FSC UK are now on Instagram!

We are new to Instagram where we will be sharing our favourite forest, FSC products, and forest wildlife photos.

Follow us here.

Vacancy: Trademark Enforcement Officer

FSC UK is recruiting a Trademark Enforcement Officer to help to monitor and address the unauthorised use of the FSC trademarks, and to encourage uptake of FSC certification and licensing.

Click here for more information.

Small Woods Project update � why make one standard when you can make two?

Incredibly, it�s twelve months since the last written update on our Small Woods project! The next steps have been agreed with the Standards Development Group, and we now have some significant developments to share with you.

Find out more here.

Our Vision for Responsible Forestry

The international Principles and Criteria lie at the centre of FSC�s vision for responsible forest management and drive the FSC approach globally. They are the commitment asked of each FSC Forest Management certificate holder, aligning them with a wider network of people and organisations focused on Forests for All, Forever.

Find out more about our Principles and Criteria here.

Our Chain of Custody training reaches 1000 sign ups!

We are delighted that over 1000 people have signed up to our Chain of Custody online training, giving feedback that it has greatly helped them understand more about the FSC system and chain of custody.

Click here for more information.

Packaging Innovations

We are looking forward to exhibiting at Packaging Innovations this month where we will be launching a new video which highlights how FSC-certified packaging can help to ensure Forests For All Forever. We are thrilled that we will be joined by many FSC-certified companies including LEIPA and MacFarlane, among others. Find out more about them on our latest blog here.

Excellence in Forestry Awards

Celebrating the very best woodland management has never been more important. This year, the Royal Forestry Society Excellence in Forestry Awards turn the spotlight on the Isle of Man, Northern Ireland and Wales.

FSC UK is thrilled to be sponsoring this year's award, helping to support the Royal Forestry Society (RFS) in recognising the achievements of a wide range of woodland owners.

Click here for more information.

There's More Than the Wood From the Trees

If you were asked what can be made from trees, you might say wood or maybe paper. And you�d be right, but there are many other materials that come from trees that may not be so obvious. Each part of the tree has multiple uses, some of which might just surprise you!

Read the full blog here.

Australia bushfires: what is happening and how to help

Concerned about the bushfires in Australia? FSC Australia have published a guide explaining what has caused this catastrophe, and what you can do to help.

Click here for the full article.

Barbara Bramble appointed as FSC's New Board Chair

Barbara Bramble has been appointed as the Chairperson of the International Board of Directors of FSC, and her term of office will run til 31st December 2020. Barbara has served on the Board as an environmental North sub-chamber representative since the beginning of 2015.

Click here to find out more.

Demanding Government Action on the Sustainable Development Goals

FSC UK has contributed to the UK Stakeholders for Sustainable Development�s brief delivered to Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The letter urges the Prime Minister to ensure the UK government upholds its commitment to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Click here for more information.

Welcome Danielle Shaw, Communications Assistant

Danielle started as our new Communications Assistant in January. She will be working on content for the FSC UK website and social media channels, as well as day-to-day communications. Danielle studied Biology and Conservation and Resource Management at the University of Liverpool, and was previously in a similar role at the UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre.

Consultations

Policy on Conversion (until 16th February)

Addressing deliberate false claims (until 17th February)

Global Strategic Plan (until 26th February)

International Generic Indicators for Use and Risk Management of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (until 1st April)

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Welcome to the November 2020 edition of Forest Matters.

We hope you enjoy this edition of Forest Matters, containing all the latest news and features from FSC UK.

If you know a friend or colleague who would be interested in finding out more about FSC, as well as other sustainable forestry issues and great stories about FSC-certified products, please encourage them to subscribe!

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Upcoming Webinar: Are You Ready for the UK Timber Regulation?

Businesses trading timber are urged to prepare for change ahead of 1st January 2021, when the European Timber Regulation and FLEGT will become UK domestic legislation as the UK Timber Regulations and FLEGT.

Join us on 26th November for a webinar with Adrian Hawkes and Deanne Hughes from the Office for Product Safety and Standards to learn more about what businesses trading with the EU/EEA and Northern Ireland need to do to prepare and continue to trade legally.

Register here.

We''re Dreaming of a Green Christmas

Christmas may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it is almost the most wasteful, as the amount of waste produced in the UK increases by 30%. Getting caught up in the magic of the season means waste and recycling may be the last thing on your mind, so we are making it easier with this handy guide for making environmentally conscious choices when shopping for and disposing of Christmas cards and wrapping paper.

Click here to learn more.

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree!

Decorating a Christmas tree is one of the most beloved Christmas traditions, and one which we can enjoy while also protecting the world's precious forests.

Our guide to buying a Christmas tree aims to help you to make the most environmentally conscious choice this festive season.

Click here to learn more.

Case Study: Bigjigs Toys

Bigjigs Toys (FSC?C147826) produce all of their toys using wood because it's durable, hard wearing, and allows products to be passed down through family members and friends for years to come. The introduction of FSC-certified products to the Bigjigs Toys range includes an eclectic collection of items, from wildlife bowling skittles to a delightful Noah''s Ark.

Click here to find out more.

Latest UK Figures
As of 2 November 2020

1,593,482 ha of forest certified
2,263 Chain of Custody certificates
116 Promotional Licence Holders

Latest Global Figures
As of 2 November 2020

220,156,600 ha of forest certified
44,321 Chain of Custody certificates
1,221 Promotional Licence Holders

Consultations

Public Consultation for the Third Draft of FSC Policy on Conversion (until 6th November)

US National Forest Stewardship Standard (until 18th December)

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Welcome to the April 2020 edition of Forest Matters.

We hope you enjoy this edition of Forest Matters, containing all the latest news and features from FSC UK.

If you know a colleague who would be interested in finding out more about FSC, as well as other sustainable forestry issues and great stories about FSC-certified products, please encourage them to subscribe!

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FSC UK COVID-19 Update

Everyone at FSC UK sends their best wishes during this difficult time, and hopes that you and your family are safe and healthy.

Our team are currently working from home and looking forward to continuing working with you under these new circumstances. If you require any assistance, please get in touch with us at info@fsc-uk.org.

FSC Audits and COVID-19

FSC has issued two updates in relation to FSC audits, in light of the current pandemic:

COVID-19 Guidance for Certification Bodies
COVID-19 Interpretation for Multi-site and Group Internal Audits

Principle 1: Compliance with Laws

As part of our series of articles exploring the FSC Principles and Criteria, we take a look at Principle 1 and how it is applied in the UK.

Click here to learn more.

FSC & the Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a call to action which all United Nations member states committed to in 2015.

The second post in our UN SDGs series outlines how FSC are contributing toward achieving Goals 5-8.

Find out more here.

FSC and Soil Association are making a difference for South American forests

Last year, the first FSC Ecosystem Services certificates were awarded to two Forest Management certificate holders in Chile and Argentina.

Read the full blog by Soil Association here, and click here to learn more about the FSC Ecosystem Services Procedure.

Education Materials

We have lots of inspiration to keep your children occupied including colouring sheets, designing their own forest, raising awareness of FSC, and much more!

We would love to see their work! Send any creations to danielle@fsc-uk.org.

Those who can, garden

Spring may have sprung but sadly so has a global pandemic, leading many to be stuck at home for the foreseeable future.

Those lucky enough to have access to a garden may well be looking to develop their space to grow vegetables or simply to make it a nicer place to be.

Click here for some inspiration!

FSC Online Training

FSC UK offers online training courses designed to introduce and explain the FSC system and how it relates to your business or organisation.

There is free online training available for UK certificate holders and trademark licence holders.

Click here for more information.

FSC General Assembly 2020 postponed to 2021

This decision was made by FSC's International Board of Directors, who considered the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and decided to postpone the event to protect the health of the organisation's members, staff, supporters and others.

Click here for more information.

Technical Supplement

The Technical Supplement is sent to all FSC certificate holders, licence holders and members in the UK.

It provides an overview of key updates, new and revised FSC normative documents and all interpretations of the FSC Normative Framework issued since the last edition.

View the Technical Supplement

Consultations

International Generic Indicators for Use and Risk Management of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (deadline extended to 30th April)

New Mix Label Text and Controlled Wood Statements (until 6th April)

First Draft of the FSC Conversion Remedy Procedure (until 31st May)

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Welcome to the October 2020 edition of Forest Matters.

We hope you enjoy this edition of Forest Matters, containing all the latest news and features from FSC UK.

If you know a friend or colleague who would be interested in finding out more about FSC, as well as other sustainable forestry issues and great stories about FSC-certified products, please encourage them to subscribe!

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Celebrating FSC Friday and 25 Years of FSC UK

Forests For All Together was our FSC Friday theme this year to celebrate the importance of bringing people together to responsibly care for forests. We are extremely grateful to everyone who joined in to promote their commitment to FSC.

The celebrations are continuing, as we mark the 25th anniversary of FSC UK! There are many highlights we would like to recognise, which you can read more about here.

We are also pleased to share our 2019/20 Annual Review, and to recognise the accomplishments of our staff, trustees, certificate holders, promotional licence holders, and supporters from this past year.

Principle 4: Community Relations

The fourth of FSC's Principles ensures certificate holders contribute to maintaining or enhancing the social and economic wellbeing of local communities. FSC is committed to collaborating, supporting and engaging with local communities to prevent the degradation of forests that arises from conflict and competition between actors.

Click here to learn more, and to find out how to make your views known.

Case Study: TipToe Jewellery

TipToe Jewellery (FSC?N003296) get the inspiration for their beautiful designs from nature, and they want to give back to the natural world as much as possible. This led them to become a promotional licence holder, to enable them to share the story of their FSC-certified packaging.

Click here to find out more.

Latest UK Figures
As of 1 October 2020

1,593,482 ha of forest certified
2,254 Chain of Custody certificates
116 Promotional Licence Holders

Latest Global Figures
As of 1 October 2020

213,191,414 ha of forest certified
44,026 Chain of Custody certificates
1,201 Promotional Licence Holders

Consultations

Second Draft - Updated FSC Global Strategy (2021-2026) (until 4th October)

Public Consultation for the Third Draft of FSC Policy on Conversion (until 6th November)

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Welcome to the December 2020 edition of Forest Matters.

We hope you enjoy this edition of Forest Matters, containing all the latest news and features from FSC UK.

If you know a colleague who would be interested in finding out more about FSC, as well as other sustainable forestry issues and great stories about FSC-certified products, please encourage them to subscribe!

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Contacting FSC UK

In line with Welsh Government guidelines, the FSC UK team continue to work from home. If you wish to contact us we advise you to email info@fsc-uk.org.

If you would prefer to contact us by telephone, you can do so between 2pm and 4pm on 01686 413916. However, please note that in most cases we will need to take details of your enquiry to pass on to the relevant member of staff rather than provide an immediate response. We may follow up by email. Please provide sufficient detail for us to assign your enquiry to the appropriate member of the FSC UK team.

The office will be closed from 21st December - 4th January for Christmas. Thank you for your understanding.

Upcoming Webinar: FSC Labels

There are 3 main FSC labels that can be applied by an FSC certificate holder to an FSC-certified product - FSC 100%, FSC Mix and FSC Recycled.

Join us for a webinar on Tuesday 15th December at 11am to learn more about each of the FSC labels and what the products they are applied to can contain.

Click here to register.

Get Ready for the UK Timber Regulation

Businesses trading timber are urged to prepare for change ahead of 1st January 2021, when the European Timber Regulation and FLEGT will become UK domestic legislation as the UK Timber Regulations and FLEGT.

Click here to find out more in a guest article by the Office for Product Safety and Standards, or if you missed our recent webinar with them you can watch the recording here.

An Introduction to ZSL''s SPOTT

SPOTT - Sustainability Policy Transparency Toolkit - is a free, online platform supporting sustainable commodity production and trade. By tracking transparency, SPOTT incentivises the implementation of corporate best practice.

SPOTT assesses commodity producers, processors and traders on their public disclosure regarding their organisation, policies and practices related to environmental, social and governance issues.

Click here to learn more.

Tropical Timber and Lesser Known Timber Species

International demand for timber is an incentive for the development of sustainable forestry in tropical forests. However, some species of timber are at risk of extinction due to over-harvesting as only a small proportion of species are used commercially.

Click here to learn more about FSC''s work to promote the use of lesser-known timber species.

Principle 5: Benefits from the Forest

As part of our series of articles exploring the FSC Principles and Criteria, we take a look at Principle 5 and how it is applied in the UK.

Principle 5 concerns the economic aspects of forests and how physical products and other tangible benefits can contribute to their responsible management.

Click here to learn more.

Have Your Say: Misleading Environmental Claims

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is undertaking work to understand better how consumer protection legislation can be used to tackle false or misleading environmental claims that affect consumers.

Customers and shoppers, businesses and other interested parties are invited to respond to this call for information before 14 December 2020. FSC UK will be responding to the consultation and we will publish our response here.

Bringing the Magic of Christmas to our Towns and Cities

Nothing symbolises the start of the festive season quite like a bright and dazzling Christmas tree. As December begins, people across the country will be enjoying the spectacle of this time-honoured tradition.

In this article, we explore the history of Christmas trees, and celebrate two FSC-certified trees bringing Christmas magic to Llanidloes and London.

Case Study: Littlethorpe of Leicester

Littlethorpe of Leicester (FSC?C109654) is a family owned business based in Leicester, known across the UK for manufacturing high quality bus shelters built by hand from FSC-certified hardwood.

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Case Study: Character Options

Character Options Ltd (FSC?C156989) is a trading subsidiary of The Character Group plc who have been designing, developing and distributing toys since 1991, and encourage play with imaginative, fun toys made with materials sourced from responsibly managed forests.

Click here to find out more.

Latest UK Figures
As of 1 December 2020

1,596,014 ha of forest certified
2,263 Chain of Custody certificates
119 Promotional Licence Holders

Latest Global Figures
As of 1 December 2020

221,668,163 ha of forest certified
44,750 Chain of Custody certificates
1,238 Promotional Licence Holders

Consultations

US National Forest Stewardship Standard (until 18th December)

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Welcome to the June 2020 edition of Forest Matters.

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Case study: Ashwells Reclaimed Timber

Ashwells Reclaimed Timber has helped Berkeley Homes, HTA Architects and APES to deliver an award nominated playground using FSC-certified reclaimed tropical hardwoods.

And from RHS Chelsea to London Zoo, the projects choosing FSC-certified reclaimed timber products continues to rise. Take a look at look at these recent examples, and be inspired!

FSC Lockdown Videos

Get to know some of our staff and stakeholders in our new video series, and gain an insight into how they are currently engaging with FSC and coping during lockdown.

Thank you very much to Andrew Heald and Douglas Orr for submitting the first videos. If you would like to submit a video for the next issue, please get in touch with Danielle (danielle@fsc-uk.org).

Learning During Lockdown Webinars

Don''t miss our next webinar: ''Do you know this logo?'' on Thursday 25 June, 11-11.30am
Find out about consumer recognition of the FSC logo and be one of the first to hear the latest survey results from FSC UK. Register here.

If you missed our ''Ecosystem Services Procedure'' and ''Checking FSC Certificates'' webinars, you can watch them online here.

Please get in touch with Danielle (danielle@fsc-uk.org) if there is a topic that you would find useful.

Helping our certificate holders to comply with the FSC Pesticides Policy

As forest management certificate holders transition to the requirements of the revised FSC Pesticides Policy, FSC UK and the UKWAS Steering Group have joined forces to produce national level guidance documents. Find out more here.

Italian Local Entities Join Forces with FSC to Preserve Ecosystem Services

FSC Forest Management certificate holders in Italy have been forerunners in using the FSC Ecosystem Services Procedure to prove their positive impacts on ecosystem services. Cases such as these are great to see and are valuable to learn from, showing what could be possible for UK forest managers and landowners.

Find out more here.

FSC & the Sustainable Development Goals

Find out how FSC are working toward supporting the SDGs ''Life on Land'', ''Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions'', and ''Partnerships for the Goals'' in our latest SDGs article.

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FSC Joins Alliance Committed to Coronavirus Green Recovery

FSC has joined the Green Recovery Alliance, a coalition of more than 180 political decision-makers, business leaders, trade unions, and NGOs asking to increase green investment and develop "a new model of prosperity" based on sustainability, protection of biodiversity and a climate resilient economy.

Find out more here.

Forest for the Future Podcast

This podcast discusses how innovation in FSC can improve our work to save our forests.

Episode 1: Why should FSC digitalise?
Episode 2: How is GIS innovating FSC audits?
Episode 3: How standardised data can improve standards & measure impact.

Future Fabrics Virtual Expo Live

Join The Sustainable Angle for a specially curated week of events from the 1st - 8th July dedicated to sustainable sourcing solutions with insights spotlighting the latest innovations from industry experts.

Find out more here.

Latest UK Figures
As of 31 May 2020

1,619,446 ha of forest certified
2,249 Chain of Custody certificates
115 Promotional Licence Holders

Latest Global Figures
As of 31 May 2020

211,353,867 ha of forest certified
42,407 Chain of Custody certificates
1,126 Promotional Licence Holders

Consultations

Second Draft of the Forest Management Group Standard (until 21st June)

Regional Forest Stewardship Standard for Smallholders (until 23rd June)

First Draft of the FSC Conversion Remedy Procedure (until 30th June)

Processing FSC Policy for Association Complaints (until 26th July)

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Welcome to the April 2020 edition of Forest Matters.

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FSC UK COVID-19 Update

Everyone at FSC UK sends their best wishes during this difficult time, and hopes that you and your family are safe and healthy.

Our team are currently working from home and looking forward to continuing working with you under these new circumstances. If you require any assistance, please get in touch with us at info@fsc-uk.org.

FSC Audits and COVID-19

FSC has issued two updates in relation to FSC audits, in light of the current pandemic:

COVID-19 Guidance for Certification Bodies
COVID-19 Interpretation for Multi-site and Group Internal Audits

Principle 1: Compliance with Laws

As part of our series of articles exploring the FSC Principles and Criteria, we take a look at Principle 1 and how it is applied in the UK.

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FSC & the Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a call to action which all United Nations member states committed to in 2015.

The second post in our UN SDGs series outlines how FSC are contributing toward achieving Goals 5-8.

Find out more here.

FSC and Soil Association are making a difference for South American forests

Last year, the first FSC Ecosystem Services certificates were awarded to two Forest Management certificate holders in Chile and Argentina.

Read the full blog by Soil Association here, and click here to learn more about the FSC Ecosystem Services Procedure.

Education Materials

We have lots of inspiration to keep your children occupied including colouring sheets, designing their own forest, raising awareness of FSC, and much more!

We would love to see their work! Send any creations to danielle@fsc-uk.org.

Those who can, garden

Spring may have sprung but sadly so has a global pandemic, leading many to be stuck at home for the foreseeable future.

Those lucky enough to have access to a garden may well be looking to develop their space to grow vegetables or simply to make it a nicer place to be.

Click here for some inspiration!

FSC Online Training

FSC UK offers online training courses designed to introduce and explain the FSC system and how it relates to your business or organisation.

There is free online training available for UK certificate holders and trademark licence holders.

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FSC General Assembly 2020 postponed to 2021

This decision was made by FSC's International Board of Directors, who considered the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and decided to postpone the event to protect the health of the organisation's members, staff, supporters and others.

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Technical Supplement

The Technical Supplement is sent to all FSC certificate holders, licence holders and members in the UK.

It provides an overview of key updates, new and revised FSC normative documents and all interpretations of the FSC Normative Framework issued since the last edition.

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Consultations

International Generic Indicators for Use and Risk Management of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (deadline extended to 30th April)

New Mix Label Text and Controlled Wood Statements (until 6th April)

First Draft of the FSC Conversion Remedy Procedure (until 31st May)

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Welcome to the March 2020 edition of Forest Matters.

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Forest Matters is now monthly!

We have so much exciting news to share that we have decided to release Forest Matters monthly.

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New FSC-certified packaging video launched!

We are proud to have launched our new video at Packaging Innovations last month. Certificate holders wishing to use the video are encouraged to get in touch.

Watch the video here.

FSC & the Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a call to action which all United Nations member states committed to in 2015. There are 17 goals designed to work toward peace and prosperity for people and planet by 2030.

Find out more about how FSC are working toward the SDGs.

Many voices, one standard

Democracy is at the heart of the FSC system - seize the opportunity to make your voice heard in the next revision of the UK forest stewardship standard.

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Highly Hazardous Pesticides in FSC-certified forests

As part of the implementation of our revised Pesticides Policy, FSC has launched a public consultation on International Generic Indicators (IGIs) for the use of Highly Hazardous Pesticides.

Find out more here.

International Women''s Day 2020

Gender equality is a basic human right, and empowering women is imperative to achieving a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. However, gender inequality persists around the world.

Find out about how FSC is working toward gender equality in our latest blog post.

FSC in Gabon: Starting the Journey Towards 100% Certification

A cooperation agreement was signed between the Ministry of Forests of Gabon and FSC which aims to promote the sustainable management of Gabonese forests.

Click here for more information.

Consultations

FSC Core Labour Requirements Incorporated in the FSC Chain of Custody Standards (until 30th March)

International Generic Indicators for Use and Risk Management of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (until 1st April)

New Mix Label Text and Controlled Wood Statements (until 6th April)

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We hope you enjoy this edition of Forest Matters, containing all the latest news and features from FSC UK.

If you know a friend or colleague who would be interested in finding out more about FSC, as well as other sustainable forestry issues and great stories about FSC-certified products, please encourage them to subscribe!

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Forest Matters is now monthly!

We have so much exciting news to share that we have decided to release Forest Matters monthly.

If you would like to feature your business as a case study in the newsletter, please contact Danielle at danielle@fsc-uk.org.

New FSC-certified packaging video launched!

We are proud to have launched our new video at Packaging Innovations last month. Certificate holders wishing to use the video are encouraged to get in touch.

Watch the video here.

FSC & the Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a call to action which all United Nations member states committed to in 2015. There are 17 goals designed to work toward peace and prosperity for people and planet by 2030.

Find out more about how FSC are working toward the SDGs.

Many voices, one standard

Democracy is at the heart of the FSC system - seize the opportunity to make your voice heard in the next revision of the UK forest stewardship standard.

Click here for more information.

Highly Hazardous Pesticides in FSC-certified forests

As part of the implementation of our revised Pesticides Policy, FSC has launched a public consultation on International Generic Indicators (IGIs) for the use of Highly Hazardous Pesticides.

Find out more here.

International Women''s Day 2020

Gender equality is a basic human right, and empowering women is imperative to achieving a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. However, gender inequality persists around the world.

Find out about how FSC is working toward gender equality in our latest blog post.

FSC in Gabon: Starting the Journey Towards 100% Certification

A cooperation agreement was signed between the Ministry of Forests of Gabon and FSC which aims to promote the sustainable management of Gabonese forests.

Click here for more information.

Consultations

FSC Core Labour Requirements Incorporated in the FSC Chain of Custody Standards (until 30th March)

International Generic Indicators for Use and Risk Management of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (until 1st April)

New Mix Label Text and Controlled Wood Statements (until 6th April)

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FSC Friday 2020

Join us this Friday (25th September) to celebrate 'FSC Friday', an annual event to raise awareness for FSC by encouraging consumers, companies, communities and stakeholders to share their commitment to FSC and responsible forestry - whether through forest management practices, or sourcing and buying FSC certified materials and products.

FSC certificate and licence holders can download the FSC Friday assets from the FSC Marketing and Communications Toolkit - just log in and search for 'FSC Friday'. Let's join in unison this FSC Friday to show how the actions of many can help keep our forests for all forever. For more information and a brief history of FSC Friday, watch the recording of our recent webinar here.

Get in touch with Danielle (danielle@fsc-uk.org) if you have any questions, or if you have any content planned - we would love to see and share on our accounts!

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Welcome to the September 2020 edition of Forest Matters.

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FSC in Fashion Brochure

Fashion is one of the largest industries in the world and it shows no signs of slowing down. In an attempt to make the sector more environmentally friendly and ensure this growth is sustainable, cellulose fibres are becoming more popular.

Our new FSC in Fashion brochure provides an introduction to FSC for organisations in the fashion sector who are FSC certified, considering becoming FSC certified, specifying FSC-certified products or working on behalf of an FSC-certified organisation.

Click here to download the brochure.

Coming up: FSC Friday 2020

Join us on Friday 25 September, and in the week leading up to it, to celebrate FSC Friday, a collective opportunity to promote your commitment to FSC.

Click here for more information and ways to get involved. For a brief history of FSC Friday and an overview of the 2020 campaign, join our webinar on September 10th.

Our online Annual Members' Meeting, held on FSC Friday, will recognise FSC UK''s 25th anniversary and the importance of working together as we plan for the future. This year we invite our certificate holders and licence holders to join the meeting. Contact office@fsc-uk.org if you are interested in attending.

Case Study: Clarks

Clarks are committed to sourcing deforestation-free, environmentally conscious and socially responsible natural rubber, as well as contributing to an improvement in the way the world's natural rubber plantations are managed. This autumn, they will be launching their first Desert boots with 100% FSC-certified rubber soles.

Learn more about Clarks and their commitment to sustainability here.

Case Study: Canopy

Most people don't know the clothes hanging in their closets likely contain trees - some from forests that are thousands of years old. Every year over 150 million trees are cut down and disappear into the fashion supply chain that makes rayon and viscose fabrics. Many of those trees are from the world's most vital Ancient and Endangered forests. International not-for-profit organisation Canopy has been working to change that.

Click here to learn more about Canopy.

Masai Copenhagen: the First Danish Fashion Brand to Gain FSC Certification

Masai Copenhagen has been working closely with its suppliers on an ambitious project to gain FSC certification for its entire supply chain with a view to achieving more sustainable viscose, making them the first FSC-certified Danish fashion brand.

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Discover S?zane, the First French Ready-to-Wear Brand With FSC Certification

S?zane is experiencing enormous success. This is due to its unique, stylish collections and an increasingly committed brand philosophy. FSC certification is further evidence of its commitment to a more sustainable world.

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Webinar: Forests and Fashion

Discover the efforts brands are making to improve sustainability in the apparel sector and how FSC certification is enabling them to achieve their objectives, starting with responsible sourcing of materials.

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Podcast: How FSC Helps Improve Sustainability in the Fashion Industry

Ruth Farrell, Eastman Naia, and Andr?s Ortolano, FSC Italy, discussed how FSC is helping suppliers and brands achieve their sustainability goals and ensure their forest fibres come from well-managed forests.

Click here to listen to the podcast.

Webinar: Learn How to Use the FSC Label Generator

Two-thirds of FSC certificate holders agree the FSC label adds value to their products, and 82% of UK consumers say they are either very or fairly likely to buy a product bearing the FSC logo as opposed to one without.

Make full use of your FSC certification by adding the label and value to your products.

Watch our webinar recording to learn more about the FSC label generator and how to use it.

FSC UK Input to UKWAS Review

As part of the formal process to review UKWAS 4, FSC UK is required to contribute to a standard users' feedback review, a risk review, and a certification scheme requirements review. Find out more and download the documents submitted by FSC UK here.

FSC UK's input to the risk review includes the latest draft of a Low Intensity Management Standard developed as part of our Small Woods project; you can read more about this standard here.

Latest UK Figures
As of 1 September 2020

1,590,771 ha of forest certified
2,225 Chain of Custody certificates
117 Promotional Licence Holders

Latest Global Figures
As of 1 September 2020

213,002,796 ha of forest certified
43,544 Chain of Custody certificates
1,194 Promotional Licence Holders

Consultations

Review Report for FSC-STD-40-003 and FSC-PRO-40-003
Group and Multi-site Standard and Procedure (until 29th September)

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Welcome to the July 2020 edition of Forest Matters.

We hope you enjoy this edition of Forest Matters, containing all the latest news and features from FSC UK.

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Responsible Reclaimed Timber Procurement: FSC Certification & Specification Webinar

Did you know that there is an FSC Recycled label? Join us, together with Elisa Colpo from FSC accredited certification body, NEPCon, John Barne from FSC group scheme, Enviaudits, Deb Davies-Tutt from FSC certificate holder, Ashwells Timber, and Joe Perkins from Joe Perkins Design for our upcoming webinar on Thursday 9th July at 11am.

Learn both about FSC group certification for small businesses and how these organisations work with FSC certification to ensure that exciting and demanding projects can depend on responsibly sourced timber.

Register here.

Principle 2: Workers' Rights and Employment Conditions

A priority for FSC is that certification provides meaningful protection for workers. This is reflected in the second of FSC's Principles, which is dedicated to workers rights and employment conditions, and requires certificate holders to 'maintain or enhance the social and economic wellbeing of workers''.

Find out more in our latest article.

Consumer Recognition of the FSC Logo Is Up

The FSC tick-tree logo can be spotted on a huge variety of FSC-certified forest products and promotional materials, but how many people recognise it and know what it means? To answer these questions, FSC UK conduct consumer awareness surveys, and we are pleased to be able to share our 2020 results!

Find out more here, or watch a recording of our recent webinar about the results here.

We Need to Talk About Forests

The ways in which we choose to interact with the natural world can have huge consequences, not just for our environment but also, as we have seen from the COVID-19 pandemic, for human health at large. But who is stepping up to help and who is looking the other way?

Click here to read our latest blog.

Public Announcement of UKWAS Review and Call for Stakeholder Input

The beginning of a formal process to review and, if thought necessary, revise the UKWAS certification standard was announced on 1 July by the UKWAS steering group.

Click here to find out more.

FSC Lockdown Videos

Watch the latest additions to our lockdown video series from NEPCon, Blue Line Office Furniture, MKM Building Supplies and DS Smith.

Watch the videos here. If you would like to submit a video to feature next month, please contact danielle@fsc-uk.org.

Calling on Boris Johnson to Create Socially Just & Green Recovery from Covid-19

FSC UK has joined leaders of more than 100 renowned companies, charities, universities, and trade associations to call on the UK Government to ensure the SDGs are at the heart of UK Covid-19 recovery plans.

Find out more and read the letter here.

A Global Hackathon for the Greater Good

FSC are looking for people to help to take our auditing and certification processes digital and remote by building an application that helps in remote forest assessment, qualification, or auditing.

Up for the challenge? Submissions open on July 7th, find out more here.

Forests and Fashion: An Interview with Sustainable Angle

Forest-based textiles such as rayon, viscose, or lyocell are becoming more popular, and their use is expected to increase. In a recent interview with The Sustainable Angle, we discussed the impact these materials can have on forests, why FSC certification is important in the fashion industry, and how brands and retailers can get involved.

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Latest UK Figures
As of 1 July 2020

1,622,618 ha of forest certified
2,267 Chain of Custody certificates
118 Promotional Licence Holders

Latest Global Figures
As of 1 July 2020

211,395,711 ha of forest certified
42,725 Chain of Custody certificates
1,160 Promotional Licence Holders

Consultations

FSC Core Labour Requirements Incorporated in the FSC Chain of Custody Standards (until 16th July)

Processing FSC Policy for Association Complaints (until 26th July)

Free, Prior and Informed Consent (until 14th August)

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Welcome to the November 2020 edition of Forest Matters.

We hope you enjoy this edition of Forest Matters, containing all the latest news and features from FSC UK.

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Upcoming Webinar: Are You Ready for the UK Timber Regulation?

Businesses trading timber are urged to prepare for change ahead of 1st January 2021, when the European Timber Regulation and FLEGT will become UK domestic legislation as the UK Timber Regulations and FLEGT.

Join us on 26th November for a webinar with Adrian Hawkes and Deanne Hughes from the Office for Product Safety and Standards to learn more about what businesses trading with the EU/EEA and Northern Ireland need to do to prepare and continue to trade legally.

Register here.

We''re Dreaming of a Green Christmas

Christmas may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it is almost the most wasteful, as the amount of waste produced in the UK increases by 30%. Getting caught up in the magic of the season means waste and recycling may be the last thing on your mind, so we are making it easier with this handy guide for making environmentally conscious choices when shopping for and disposing of Christmas cards and wrapping paper.

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O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree!

Decorating a Christmas tree is one of the most beloved Christmas traditions, and one which we can enjoy while also protecting the world's precious forests.

Our guide to buying a Christmas tree aims to help you to make the most environmentally conscious choice this festive season.

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Case Study: Bigjigs Toys

Bigjigs Toys (FSC?C147826) produce all of their toys using wood because it's durable, hard wearing, and allows products to be passed down through family members and friends for years to come. The introduction of FSC-certified products to the Bigjigs Toys range includes an eclectic collection of items, from wildlife bowling skittles to a delightful Noah''s Ark.

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Latest UK Figures
As of 2 November 2020

1,593,482 ha of forest certified
2,263 Chain of Custody certificates
116 Promotional Licence Holders

Latest Global Figures
As of 2 November 2020

220,156,600 ha of forest certified
44,321 Chain of Custody certificates
1,221 Promotional Licence Holders

Consultations

Public Consultation for the Third Draft of FSC Policy on Conversion (until 6th November)

US National Forest Stewardship Standard (until 18th December)

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Welcome to the December 2020 edition of Forest Matters.

We hope you enjoy this edition of Forest Matters, containing all the latest news and features from FSC UK.

If you know a colleague who would be interested in finding out more about FSC, as well as other sustainable forestry issues and great stories about FSC-certified products, please encourage them to subscribe!

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Contacting FSC UK

In line with Welsh Government guidelines, the FSC UK team continue to work from home. If you wish to contact us we advise you to email info@fsc-uk.org.

If you would prefer to contact us by telephone, you can do so between 2pm and 4pm on 01686 413916. However, please note that in most cases we will need to take details of your enquiry to pass on to the relevant member of staff rather than provide an immediate response. We may follow up by email. Please provide sufficient detail for us to assign your enquiry to the appropriate member of the FSC UK team.

The office will be closed from 21st December - 4th January for Christmas. Thank you for your understanding.

Upcoming Webinar: FSC Labels

There are 3 main FSC labels that can be applied by an FSC certificate holder to an FSC-certified product - FSC 100%, FSC Mix and FSC Recycled.

Join us for a webinar on Tuesday 15th December at 11am to learn more about each of the FSC labels and what the products they are applied to can contain.

Click here to register.

Get Ready for the UK Timber Regulation

Businesses trading timber are urged to prepare for change ahead of 1st January 2021, when the European Timber Regulation and FLEGT will become UK domestic legislation as the UK Timber Regulations and FLEGT.

Click here to find out more in a guest article by the Office for Product Safety and Standards, or if you missed our recent webinar with them you can watch the recording here.

An Introduction to ZSL''s SPOTT

SPOTT - Sustainability Policy Transparency Toolkit - is a free, online platform supporting sustainable commodity production and trade. By tracking transparency, SPOTT incentivises the implementation of corporate best practice.

SPOTT assesses commodity producers, processors and traders on their public disclosure regarding their organisation, policies and practices related to environmental, social and governance issues.

Click here to learn more.

Tropical Timber and Lesser Known Timber Species

International demand for timber is an incentive for the development of sustainable forestry in tropical forests. However, some species of timber are at risk of extinction due to over-harvesting as only a small proportion of species are used commercially.

Click here to learn more about FSC''s work to promote the use of lesser-known timber species.

Principle 5: Benefits from the Forest

As part of our series of articles exploring the FSC Principles and Criteria, we take a look at Principle 5 and how it is applied in the UK.

Principle 5 concerns the economic aspects of forests and how physical products and other tangible benefits can contribute to their responsible management.

Click here to learn more.

Have Your Say: Misleading Environmental Claims

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is undertaking work to understand better how consumer protection legislation can be used to tackle false or misleading environmental claims that affect consumers.

Customers and shoppers, businesses and other interested parties are invited to respond to this call for information before 14 December 2020. FSC UK will be responding to the consultation and we will publish our response here.

Bringing the Magic of Christmas to our Towns and Cities

Nothing symbolises the start of the festive season quite like a bright and dazzling Christmas tree. As December begins, people across the country will be enjoying the spectacle of this time-honoured tradition.

In this article, we explore the history of Christmas trees, and celebrate two FSC-certified trees bringing Christmas magic to Llanidloes and London.

Case Study: Littlethorpe of Leicester

Littlethorpe of Leicester (FSC?C109654) is a family owned business based in Leicester, known across the UK for manufacturing high quality bus shelters built by hand from FSC-certified hardwood.

Click here to find out more.

Case Study: Character Options

Character Options Ltd (FSC?C156989) is a trading subsidiary of The Character Group plc who have been designing, developing and distributing toys since 1991, and encourage play with imaginative, fun toys made with materials sourced from responsibly managed forests.

Click here to find out more.

Latest UK Figures
As of 1 December 2020

1,596,014 ha of forest certified
2,263 Chain of Custody certificates
119 Promotional Licence Holders

Latest Global Figures
As of 1 December 2020

221,668,163 ha of forest certified
44,750 Chain of Custody certificates
1,238 Promotional Licence Holders

Consultations

US National Forest Stewardship Standard (until 18th December)

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FSC Friday 2020

Join us this Friday (25th September) to celebrate 'FSC Friday', an annual event to raise awareness for FSC by encouraging consumers, companies, communities and stakeholders to share their commitment to FSC and responsible forestry - whether through forest management practices, or sourcing and buying FSC certified materials and products.

FSC certificate and licence holders can download the FSC Friday assets from the FSC Marketing and Communications Toolkit - just log in and search for 'FSC Friday'. Let's join in unison this FSC Friday to show how the actions of many can help keep our forests for all forever. For more information and a brief history of FSC Friday, watch the recording of our recent webinar here.

Get in touch with Danielle (danielle@fsc-uk.org) if you have any questions, or if you have any content planned - we would love to see and share on our accounts!

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Welcome to the August 2020 edition of Forest Matters.

We hope you enjoy this edition of Forest Matters, containing all the latest news and features from FSC UK.

If you know a friend or colleague who would be interested in finding out more about FSC, as well as other sustainable forestry issues and great stories about FSC-certified products, please encourage them to subscribe!

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Coming up: FSC Label Generator Webinar

Two-thirds of FSC certificate holders agree the FSC label adds value to their products, and 82% of UK consumers say they are either very or fairly likely to buy a product bearing the FSC logo as opposed to one without.

Join our webinar on August 27th at 11am to learn more about the FSC label generator and how to use it to add labels to your products.

Click here to register.

Principle 3: Indigenous Peoples'' Rights

FSC has long worked to support Indigenous Peoples and ensure their rights are upheld.

The third of FSC's Principles requires all FSC-certified forest owners and managers to identify and uphold Indigenous Peoples' rights of ownership, use and management of land, territories and resources affected by management activities.

Click here to learn more.

Forests, Wildlife, and the Next Pandemic

2020 was supposed to be a 'super-year' for nature - the year in which modern industrial society finally got around to redefining its relationship with the natural world. But then nature bit back.

Click here to read more from Ian Redmond OBE, of Born Free Foundation.

Consumers More Committed to Sustainability Post Lockdown

Recent research carried out by Essity shows that consumer perspectives on sustainability have changed, with half of respondents believing they have become more sustainable since lockdown, and 8 in 10 intending to stick to these behaviours.

Click here to find out more.

UKWAS Call for Stakeholder Input

A formal process to review and, if thought necessary, revise the UKWAS certification standard is underway. The UKWAS steering group have called for standard-users and stakeholders from across the UK forestry community to submit their initial thoughts and recommendations.

Click here to find out more.

Building Sustainably Webinar

Speakers from Living Building Challenge, Canary Wharf and Interholco recently joined FSC International for a ''Building Sustainably'' webinar. They presented their efforts to improve sustainability in the construction sector and explained how FSC certification enables them to achieve their sustainability goals.

Watch the webinar here.

FSC Trademark Violations

Protecting the FSC Trademarks from infringement and misuse maintains the integrity of the FSC system and ensures that those who have invested time and resources in responsible forest management and production are properly identified and rewarded.

If you suspect that the FSC trademarks are being used incorrectly and would like to report this to us, you can now use the new form on our website.

FSC UK Training Update

We have updated the free, online training for promotional licence holders in line with the FSC Trademark Use Guide.

The module is an interactive and engaging way to learn about FSC and what holding a promotional licence means for your organisation. You will learn about the importance of forests, how to select products that are eligible for promotion, how to use the trademarks (and how NOT to use them!) and about useful tools for you to help you make the most of your FSC promotional licence.

If you've completed the training before, this module has been updated to reflect the change from the previous standard to the FSC Trademark Use Guide.

Click here for more information about FSC UK''s training.

Latest UK Figures
As of 3 August 2020

1,622,602 ha of forest certified
2,261 Chain of Custody certificates
117 Promotional Licence Holders

Latest Global Figures
As of 3 August 2020

210,925,887 ha of forest certified
43,237 Chain of Custody certificates
1,175 Promotional Licence Holders

Consultations

Free, Prior and Informed Consent (until 14th August)

Review Report for FSC-STD-40-003 & FSC-PRO-40-003
Group and Multi-site Standard and Procedure (until 29th September)

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Welcome to the September 2020 edition of Forest Matters.

We hope you enjoy this edition of Forest Matters, containing all the latest news and features from FSC UK.

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FSC in Fashion Brochure

Fashion is one of the largest industries in the world and it shows no signs of slowing down. In an attempt to make the sector more environmentally friendly and ensure this growth is sustainable, cellulose fibres are becoming more popular.

Our new FSC in Fashion brochure provides an introduction to FSC for organisations in the fashion sector who are FSC certified, considering becoming FSC certified, specifying FSC-certified products or working on behalf of an FSC-certified organisation.

Click here to download the brochure.

Coming up: FSC Friday 2020

Join us on Friday 25 September, and in the week leading up to it, to celebrate FSC Friday, a collective opportunity to promote your commitment to FSC.

Click here for more information and ways to get involved. For a brief history of FSC Friday and an overview of the 2020 campaign, join our webinar on September 10th.

Our online Annual Members' Meeting, held on FSC Friday, will recognise FSC UK''s 25th anniversary and the importance of working together as we plan for the future. This year we invite our certificate holders and licence holders to join the meeting. Contact office@fsc-uk.org if you are interested in attending.

Case Study: Clarks

Clarks are committed to sourcing deforestation-free, environmentally conscious and socially responsible natural rubber, as well as contributing to an improvement in the way the world's natural rubber plantations are managed. This autumn, they will be launching their first Desert boots with 100% FSC-certified rubber soles.

Learn more about Clarks and their commitment to sustainability here.

Case Study: Canopy

Most people don't know the clothes hanging in their closets likely contain trees - some from forests that are thousands of years old. Every year over 150 million trees are cut down and disappear into the fashion supply chain that makes rayon and viscose fabrics. Many of those trees are from the world's most vital Ancient and Endangered forests. International not-for-profit organisation Canopy has been working to change that.

Click here to learn more about Canopy.

Masai Copenhagen: the First Danish Fashion Brand to Gain FSC Certification

Masai Copenhagen has been working closely with its suppliers on an ambitious project to gain FSC certification for its entire supply chain with a view to achieving more sustainable viscose, making them the first FSC-certified Danish fashion brand.

Click here to find out more.

Discover S?zane, the First French Ready-to-Wear Brand With FSC Certification

S?zane is experiencing enormous success. This is due to its unique, stylish collections and an increasingly committed brand philosophy. FSC certification is further evidence of its commitment to a more sustainable world.

Click here to find out more.

Webinar: Forests and Fashion

Discover the efforts brands are making to improve sustainability in the apparel sector and how FSC certification is enabling them to achieve their objectives, starting with responsible sourcing of materials.

Click here to watch the webinar.

Podcast: How FSC Helps Improve Sustainability in the Fashion Industry

Ruth Farrell, Eastman Naia, and Andr?s Ortolano, FSC Italy, discussed how FSC is helping suppliers and brands achieve their sustainability goals and ensure their forest fibres come from well-managed forests.

Click here to listen to the podcast.

Webinar: Learn How to Use the FSC Label Generator

Two-thirds of FSC certificate holders agree the FSC label adds value to their products, and 82% of UK consumers say they are either very or fairly likely to buy a product bearing the FSC logo as opposed to one without.

Make full use of your FSC certification by adding the label and value to your products.

Watch our webinar recording to learn more about the FSC label generator and how to use it.

FSC UK Input to UKWAS Review

As part of the formal process to review UKWAS 4, FSC UK is required to contribute to a standard users' feedback review, a risk review, and a certification scheme requirements review. Find out more and download the documents submitted by FSC UK here.

FSC UK's input to the risk review includes the latest draft of a Low Intensity Management Standard developed as part of our Small Woods project; you can read more about this standard here.

Latest UK Figures
As of 1 September 2020

1,590,771 ha of forest certified
2,225 Chain of Custody certificates
117 Promotional Licence Holders

Latest Global Figures
As of 1 September 2020

213,002,796 ha of forest certified
43,544 Chain of Custody certificates
1,194 Promotional Licence Holders

Consultations

Review Report for FSC-STD-40-003 and FSC-PRO-40-003
Group and Multi-site Standard and Procedure (until 29th September)

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Welcome to the June 2020 edition of Forest Matters.

We hope you enjoy this edition of Forest Matters, containing all the latest news and features from FSC UK.

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Case study: Ashwells Reclaimed Timber

Ashwells Reclaimed Timber has helped Berkeley Homes, HTA Architects and APES to deliver an award nominated playground using FSC-certified reclaimed tropical hardwoods.

And from RHS Chelsea to London Zoo, the projects choosing FSC-certified reclaimed timber products continues to rise. Take a look at look at these recent examples, and be inspired!

FSC Lockdown Videos

Get to know some of our staff and stakeholders in our new video series, and gain an insight into how they are currently engaging with FSC and coping during lockdown.

Thank you very much to Andrew Heald and Douglas Orr for submitting the first videos. If you would like to submit a video for the next issue, please get in touch with Danielle (danielle@fsc-uk.org).

Learning During Lockdown Webinars

Don''t miss our next webinar: ''Do you know this logo?'' on Thursday 25 June, 11-11.30am
Find out about consumer recognition of the FSC logo and be one of the first to hear the latest survey results from FSC UK. Register here.

If you missed our ''Ecosystem Services Procedure'' and ''Checking FSC Certificates'' webinars, you can watch them online here.

Please get in touch with Danielle (danielle@fsc-uk.org) if there is a topic that you would find useful.

Helping our certificate holders to comply with the FSC Pesticides Policy

As forest management certificate holders transition to the requirements of the revised FSC Pesticides Policy, FSC UK and the UKWAS Steering Group have joined forces to produce national level guidance documents. Find out more here.

Italian Local Entities Join Forces with FSC to Preserve Ecosystem Services

FSC Forest Management certificate holders in Italy have been forerunners in using the FSC Ecosystem Services Procedure to prove their positive impacts on ecosystem services. Cases such as these are great to see and are valuable to learn from, showing what could be possible for UK forest managers and landowners.

Find out more here.

FSC & the Sustainable Development Goals

Find out how FSC are working toward supporting the SDGs ''Life on Land'', ''Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions'', and ''Partnerships for the Goals'' in our latest SDGs article.

Click here to find out more.

FSC Joins Alliance Committed to Coronavirus Green Recovery

FSC has joined the Green Recovery Alliance, a coalition of more than 180 political decision-makers, business leaders, trade unions, and NGOs asking to increase green investment and develop "a new model of prosperity" based on sustainability, protection of biodiversity and a climate resilient economy.

Find out more here.

Forest for the Future Podcast

This podcast discusses how innovation in FSC can improve our work to save our forests.

Episode 1: Why should FSC digitalise?
Episode 2: How is GIS innovating FSC audits?
Episode 3: How standardised data can improve standards & measure impact.

Future Fabrics Virtual Expo Live

Join The Sustainable Angle for a specially curated week of events from the 1st - 8th July dedicated to sustainable sourcing solutions with insights spotlighting the latest innovations from industry experts.

Find out more here.

Latest UK Figures
As of 31 May 2020

1,619,446 ha of forest certified
2,249 Chain of Custody certificates
115 Promotional Licence Holders

Latest Global Figures
As of 31 May 2020

211,353,867 ha of forest certified
42,407 Chain of Custody certificates
1,126 Promotional Licence Holders

Consultations

Second Draft of the Forest Management Group Standard (until 21st June)

Regional Forest Stewardship Standard for Smallholders (until 23rd June)

First Draft of the FSC Conversion Remedy Procedure (until 30th June)

Processing FSC Policy for Association Complaints (until 26th July)

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Welcome to the May 2020 edition of Forest Matters.

We hope you enjoy this edition of Forest Matters, containing all the latest news and features from FSC UK.

If you know a colleague who would be interested in finding out more about FSC, as well as other sustainable forestry issues and great stories about FSC-certified products, please encourage them to subscribe!

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A message from Rosie Teasdale, FSC UK Executive Director

In these difficult times, we hope to remain connected and are here to support you however we can. You can get in touch with us at info@fsc-uk.org.
All updates from FSC International in regard to COVID-19 can be found here.

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Learning During Lockdown

To make up for being unable to host any stakeholder events, we are holding a series of short webinars.

FSC''s Ecosystem Services Procedure
The first webinar in the series was held last week and a recording is available here. It provides an introduction to FSC''s Ecosystem Services Procedure, presents insights from successful cases of verified impacts from around the world, and considers how the procedure can be implemented in the UK.

Join us on 14th May at 11am for ''Checking FSC Certificates''
This short session will provide an introduction to the use of the FSC Certificate Database, including tips on how to get the best results. We will also present the Certificate Status Watch tool to help you monitor any changes to your supplier''s FSC certificates. Although designed primarily to help FSC certificate holders and promotional licence holders meet FSC requirements, this will also prove useful to those specifying FSC-certified materials.
Sign up to the webinar here.

We hope to announce more webinars soon. Please get in touch with Danielle (danielle@fsc-uk.org) if there is a topic that you would find useful.

FSC for Furniture Brochure

We are pleased to launch our new brochure, FSC for Furniture! Thank you to the many FSC licence holders who contributed to this brochure and please get in touch if you would like to see your organisation featured in future publications.

Download the brochure here.

Taking our Small Woods Work to the Next Level

Our radical Small Woods Standard is going to face the ultimate challenge - so we're renewing our call for those willing to share their views - or even to host a forest test.

Click here for more information.

FSC & the Sustainable Development Goals

The SDGs are a call to action which all United Nations member states committed to in 2015.

The third post in our UN SDGs series outlines how FSC are contributing toward achieving Goals 12-14.

Find out more here.

Watch Ospreys in Hafren Forest

Get your nature fix during isolation and watch the Ospreys in FSC-certified Hafren Forest''s care for their eggs. Three have been laid so far, and you can follow their progress on live video here, or read the blog here.

FSC UK Welcomes Sarah Holtom!

Sarah joins us as our new Trademark Enforcement Officer, helping to monitor and address the unauthorised use of the FSC trademarks, and encouraging uptake of FSC certification and licensing. Sarah has a background in legal and financial services, and was previously working for the Earthquake Commission in New Zealand before returning to the UK to settle in Wales.

Latest UK Figures
As of 1 May 2020

1,619,446 ha of forest certified
2,283 Chain of Custody certificates
115 Promotional Licence Holders

Latest Global Figures
As of 1 May 2020

210,869,182 ha of forest certified
42,156 Chain of Custody certificates
1,110 Promotional Licence Holders

Consultations

First Draft of the FSC Conversion Remedy Procedure (until 31st May)

Regional Forest Stewardship Standard for Smallholders (until 23rd June)

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Welcome to the August 2020 edition of Forest Matters.

We hope you enjoy this edition of Forest Matters, containing all the latest news and features from FSC UK.

If you know a friend or colleague who would be interested in finding out more about FSC, as well as other sustainable forestry issues and great stories about FSC-certified products, please encourage them to subscribe!

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Coming up: FSC Label Generator Webinar

Two-thirds of FSC certificate holders agree the FSC label adds value to their products, and 82% of UK consumers say they are either very or fairly likely to buy a product bearing the FSC logo as opposed to one without.

Join our webinar on August 27th at 11am to learn more about the FSC label generator and how to use it to add labels to your products.

Click here to register.

Principle 3: Indigenous Peoples'' Rights

FSC has long worked to support Indigenous Peoples and ensure their rights are upheld.

The third of FSC's Principles requires all FSC-certified forest owners and managers to identify and uphold Indigenous Peoples' rights of ownership, use and management of land, territories and resources affected by management activities.

Click here to learn more.

Forests, Wildlife, and the Next Pandemic

2020 was supposed to be a 'super-year' for nature - the year in which modern industrial society finally got around to redefining its relationship with the natural world. But then nature bit back.

Click here to read more from Ian Redmond OBE, of Born Free Foundation.

Consumers More Committed to Sustainability Post Lockdown

Recent research carried out by Essity shows that consumer perspectives on sustainability have changed, with half of respondents believing they have become more sustainable since lockdown, and 8 in 10 intending to stick to these behaviours.

Click here to find out more.

UKWAS Call for Stakeholder Input

A formal process to review and, if thought necessary, revise the UKWAS certification standard is underway. The UKWAS steering group have called for standard-users and stakeholders from across the UK forestry community to submit their initial thoughts and recommendations.

Click here to find out more.

Building Sustainably Webinar

Speakers from Living Building Challenge, Canary Wharf and Interholco recently joined FSC International for a ''Building Sustainably'' webinar. They presented their efforts to improve sustainability in the construction sector and explained how FSC certification enables them to achieve their sustainability goals.

Watch the webinar here.

FSC Trademark Violations

Protecting the FSC Trademarks from infringement and misuse maintains the integrity of the FSC system and ensures that those who have invested time and resources in responsible forest management and production are properly identified and rewarded.

If you suspect that the FSC trademarks are being used incorrectly and would like to report this to us, you can now use the new form on our website.

FSC UK Training Update

We have updated the free, online training for promotional licence holders in line with the FSC Trademark Use Guide.

The module is an interactive and engaging way to learn about FSC and what holding a promotional licence means for your organisation. You will learn about the importance of forests, how to select products that are eligible for promotion, how to use the trademarks (and how NOT to use them!) and about useful tools for you to help you make the most of your FSC promotional licence.

If you've completed the training before, this module has been updated to reflect the change from the previous standard to the FSC Trademark Use Guide.

Click here for more information about FSC UK''s training.

Latest UK Figures
As of 3 August 2020

1,622,602 ha of forest certified
2,261 Chain of Custody certificates
117 Promotional Licence Holders

Latest Global Figures
As of 3 August 2020

210,925,887 ha of forest certified
43,237 Chain of Custody certificates
1,175 Promotional Licence Holders

Consultations

Free, Prior and Informed Consent (until 14th August)

Review Report for FSC-STD-40-003 & FSC-PRO-40-003
Group and Multi-site Standard and Procedure (until 29th September)

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With best wishes for the holidays, and for health and happiness throughout the coming year, from all of us at FSC UK. Thank you for all of your support during 2020.

The FSC UK office will be closed for Christmas from the 18th December - 3rd January.

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Our Chain of Custody training reaches 1000 sign ups!

Packaging Innovations

Excellence in Forestry Awards

There's More Than the Wood From the Trees

Australia bushfires: what is happening and how to help

Barbara Bramble appointed as FSC's New Board Chair

Demanding Government Action on the Sustainable Development Goals

Welcome Danielle Shaw, Communications Assistant

Consultations

FSC UK are now on Instagram!

Vacancy: Trademark Enforcement Officer

Small Woods Project update � why make one standard when you can make two?

Our Vision for Responsible Forestry

Our Chain of Custody training reaches 1000 sign ups!

Packaging Innovations

Excellence in Forestry Awards

There's More Than the Wood From the Trees

Australia bushfires: what is happening and how to help

Barbara Bramble appointed as FSC's New Board Chair

Demanding Government Action on the Sustainable Development Goals

Welcome Danielle Shaw, Communications Assistant

Consultations

Upcoming Webinar: Are You Ready for the UK Timber Regulation?

We''re Dreaming of a Green Christmas

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree!

Case Study: Bigjigs Toys

Consultations

FSC UK COVID-19 Update

FSC Audits and COVID-19

Principle 1: Compliance with Laws

FSC & the Sustainable Development Goals

FSC and Soil Association are making a difference for South American forests

Education Materials

Those who can, garden

FSC Online Training

FSC General Assembly 2020 postponed to 2021

Technical Supplement

Consultations

Celebrating FSC Friday and 25 Years of FSC UK

Principle 4: Community Relations

Case Study: TipToe Jewellery

Consultations

Contacting FSC UK

Upcoming Webinar: FSC Labels

Get Ready for the UK Timber Regulation

An Introduction to ZSL''s SPOTT

Tropical Timber and Lesser Known Timber Species

Principle 5: Benefits from the Forest

Have Your Say: Misleading Environmental Claims