Monthly Archives: December 2006

FSC failing to uphold indigenous peoples’ rights – WRM

The World Rainforest Movement (WRM) has accused the FSC-accredited forest certifier SGS Qualifor of closing its eyes on human rights abuses in Uganda. FSC certification has been granted to a tree-planting project in the Mount Elgon National Park, which WRM … Continue reading →

Posted on December 30, 2006 by Forestry and Development
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2011 International Year of Forests – UN

United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution declaring the year 2011 as the International Year of Forests. The move aims to promote sustainable management, conservation and development of forests worldwide. United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) Secretariat has been … Continue reading →

Posted on December 21, 2006 by Forestry and Development
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UK Government releases review of forest certification schemes; PEFC and FSC approved

The UK Government has released its review of existing forest certification schemes. The study found that the Forest Stewardship Council system (FSC), the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes (PEFC), Canadian Standards Association scheme (CSA), and North America’s … Continue reading →

Posted on December 19, 2006 by Forestry and Development
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