Timber Treatment Plants Require PCO Certicifation
Timber Treatment Plants Require PCO Certicifation We wish to bring our industryās attention to the need for all timber treatment operations to register as Pest Control Operators (PCOs) and obtain a PCO certificate from the Department of Agriculture. However, there is still uncertainty for our industry, as the process for registering a timber treatment plant […]
RAOT and CMO Thailand Forge Partnership to Promote FSCā¢ Certification, Improving Income and Livelihoods for Thai Rubber Farmers
RAOT and CMO Thailand Forge Partnership to Promote FSCā¢ Certification, Improving Income and Livelihoods for Thai Rubber Farmers The Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT) has entered into a strategic partnership with CMO Thai Co., Ltd., through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to promote Forest Stewardship Councilā¢ (FSCā¢) certification across rubber plantations in Thailand, […]
Certification Opportunities in Southern Africa
Certification Opportunities in Southern Africa FSC Southern Africa has seen an increase in the organisations that want to take advantage of the benefits that come with FSC certification. Southern Africa, encompassing Angola, Comoros, Botswana, eSwatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, presents a diverse and rich forestry landscape. This […]
New case study on the Forest Stewardship CouncilĀ® (FSCĀ®’s) Continuous Improvement Procedure (CIP)
New case study on the Forest Stewardship CouncilĀ® (FSCĀ®’s) Continuous Improvement Procedure (CIP) Sustainability certification is widely used to promote sustainable practices, improve transparency and gain market access for sustainable products. However, the extensive requirements and paperwork involved can make attaining certification difficult for smallholder farmers. To help address this, Partnerships for Forests collaborated with […]
Congo Basin stakeholders convene to discuss landmark study on the impact of FSCĀ® certification
Congo Basin stakeholders convene to discuss landmark study on the impact of FSCĀ® certification YAOUNDĆ, Cameroon – A series of workshops aimed at disseminating groundbreaking research on the ecological impact of FSC certification in the Congo Basin kicks off today in YaoundĆ©, Cameroon at 10:00 in Djeuga Place Hotel. The research, conducted by the University […]
Sappi Southern Africa achieves feed safety assurance certification for Pelletin, its lignin-based animal feed additive
Sappi Southern Africa achieves feed safety assurance certification for Pelletin, its lignin-based animal feed additive Lignin, a major component of wood and an abundant organic polymer, provides a multitude of functionalities especially in the industrial and agricultural sector. Sourced from the pulping process as a side stream, Sappi Southern Africa uses it to produce an […]
CMO Group Announces Strategic Partnership with Amspec Group to Roll Out EUDR Across LATAM
CMO Group Announces Strategic Partnership with Amspec Group to Roll Out EUDR Across LATAM 28 June 2024, Port louis, Mauritius ā CMO Group, a global leader in compliance and risk management solutions, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with AmSpec, a renowned provider of quality assurance, testing, and certification services. This partnership aims to […]
Sappi achieves PEFC Group Scheme certification for small growers
Sappi achieves PEFC Group Scheme certification for small growers Five small timber growers in KwaZulu-Natal, have made history by becoming the first participants in the Sappi Khulisa programme to achieve forest certification through the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) in the Sappi Group Scheme for small growers. The five timber growers, with […]
Zimbabwe forest stewardship standards in the making
Zimbabwe forest stewardship standards in the making FSC forest management certification is back on the cards for Zimbabwe after taking a backseat for almost 15 years, largely due to severe economic challenges, such as hyperinflation, high interest rates, an unstable exchange rate, and a volatile political climate. The impetus driving Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification […]
Empowering Eswatini’s Small-Scale Farmers: FSC’s Journey Towards Sustainable Forestry Certification
Empowering Eswatini’s Small-Scale Farmers: FSC’s Journey Towards Sustainable Forestry Certification In the tranquil landscapes of Eswatini, a nation blessed with rich biodiversity and abundant forests, a group of small-scale farmers quietly tends to their lands. These farmers, though often overlooked, play a pivotal role in the preservation of our planet’s ecosystems whilst alleviating poverty. Their […]
FSC publishes new Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Botswana
FSC publishes new Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Botswana This standard that becomes effective from 15 June 2024, representing a significant step forward in FSC’s commitment to fostering sustainable forestry practices in Botswana. FSC is pleased to announce the official release of the new FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard (IFSS) for Botswana. This standard reflects FSC […]
Developing a certification roadmap for smallholders in Tanzania’s southern highlands
Developing a certification roadmap for smallholders in Tanzania’s southern highlands Under the leadership of Charles Msonge, the Forest Stewardship CouncilĀ® (FSCĀ®) Eastern Africa Certification Officer, forest sector partners, including the Tanzania Tree Growers Association Union (TTGAU) and the New Forest Company, gathered at Kilolo District, Tanzania, on 27ā28 February to develop a roadmap for smallholder […]
New Interim Forest Stewardship Standard validates responsible Forest Management in Ghana
New Interim Forest Stewardship Standard validates responsible Forest Management in Ghana Ghana’s forests: integral to economic growth and environmental sustainability. FSC is pleased to announce the official release of the new FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard (IFSS) for Ghana. It is applicable for all categories of Management Units, including provisions for Small or Low Intensity […]
Groundbreaking study confirms FSC standards are vital for thriving wildlife in tropical forests
Groundbreaking study confirms FSC standards are vital for thriving wildlife in tropical forests A new study reveals compelling evidence that forests certified by the Forest Stewardship CouncilĀ® (FSCĀ®) in Gabon and the Republic of Congo harbour a higher abundance of larger mammals and critically endangered species, such as gorillas and elephants, compared to non-FSC certified forests. The […]
Sappiās Pelletin achieves feed safety assurance certification for its lignin-based animal feed additive
Sappiās Pelletin achieves feed safety assurance certification for its lignin-based animal feed additive JOHANNESBURG ā APRIL 16, 2024 – Lignin, a major component of wood and an abundant organic polymer, provides a multitude of functionalities especially in the industrial and agricultural sector. Sourced from the pulping process as a side stream, Sappi Southern Africa uses […]