Building Resilient Supply Chains: Highlights from the ISEAL Global Sustainability Symposium 2026
Building Resilient Supply Chains: Highlights from the ISEAL Global Sustainability Symposium 2026 The ISEAL Global Sustainability Symposium 2026 brought together producers, businesses, policymakers, civil society and sustainability leaders in Accra, Ghana, to explore how global supply chains can become more resilient, inclusive and sustainable. Ghana was a fitting host for these discussions due to its […]
Impact for Paraguay’s Forestry Sector
Impact for Paraguay’s Forestry Sector During the first week of June, FSC Latin America carried out a series of activities in Paraguay aimed at strengthening capacities, promoting responsible forest certification, and supporting the forestry sector in addressing emerging international market requirements. As global markets increasingly demand higher levels of traceability, sustainability, and transparency, collaboration among […]
Certificate Holder Training Workshops In Cameroon and Gabon
Certificate Holder Training Workshops In Cameroon and Gabon Recently the FSC team delivered training to Certificate Holders at the Hotel Akwah in Douala, Cameroon and at the Gabon Special Economic Zone in Libreville, Gabon. We explored the FSC system, the Chain of Custody, revisions to the FSC Trademarks and labellng, EUDR tools, as well as […]
Ellepot Award: The Highest Credit Rating
Ellepot Award: The Highest Credit Rating Ellepot A/S has once again been awarded the highest credit rating by Dun & Bradstreet — placing us among the exclusive 2% of Danish companies to hold this recognition. For our customers and suppliers, this is more than a number. It’s a promise of stability, reliability, and a partnership […]
FSC Africa And ASTRAcademy Sign Agreement To Promote Responsible Forestry
FSC Africa And ASTRAcademy Sign Agreement To Promote Responsible Forestry The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Africa and ASTRAcademy have signed a partnership agreement to promote responsible forest management across the African continent. The partnership will strengthen the uptake of FSC certification across the region. The main areas for collaboration under this agreement are training and […]
ACT 36 Developments, Glyphosate Discussions And What It Means For Forestry
ACT 36 Developments, Glyphosate Discussions And What It Means For Forestry The recent Joint Department of Agriculture (DoA) and Growers Association Liaison Meeting, held on 25 March 2026, provided important insights into the evolving regulatory landscape for pesticides in South Africa, particularly under the Fertilize, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act 36 of […]
Competing In A Tighter Market: Why Verified Sourcing Is Becoming A Commercial Asset
Competing In A Tighter Market: Why Verified Sourcing Is Becoming A Commercial Asset Competing in a tighter market: why verified sourcing is becoming a commercial asset By Benjamin Rafemoyo | Market Development Officer, FSC Southern Africa South Africa’s structural lumber market has had a strong run. Prices have risen well ahead of inflation over the […]
Rethinking PCO Regulations: What The Recent Court Ruling Means For Forestry
Rethinking PCO Regulations: What The Recent Court Ruling Means For Forestry The recent court judgment has introduced a significant shift in how restricted agricultural remedies (RARs), including highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs), may be regulated in South Africa. The ruling clarified that these products cannot be regulated under the existing Pest Control Operator (PCO) framework, prompting […]
Tucabaca: The Pioneering Forest And Guardian Of The Region
Tucabaca: The Pioneering Forest And Guardian Of The Region Bolivia has just reached a milestone: the first FSC certification of protected areas in Latin America. This achievement goes beyond an international label – it helps ensure that more than 260,000 hectares of forest in the Bolivian Chiquitanía will continue to sustain life. Tucabaca, located in […]
Placing Transformation At The Heart Of Our Operations
Placing Transformation At The Heart Of Our Operations Reflecting on SAFCOL’s Milestone: Achieving B-BBEE Level One and Driving Transformation as the Core of Our Growth and Social Impact Strategy At SAFCOL, transformation is a core principle that drives our purpose, our partnerships and our progress. With a dual mandate of commercial viability and socio-economic upliftment, […]
A Malaysian First: FSC-Certified Bamboo And Rubberwood
A Malaysian First: FSC-Certified Bamboo And Rubberwood FSC Malaysia is proud to announce that the FSC group certificate has been extended to include Malaysia’s first-ever FSC-certified bamboo and FSC-certified rubberwood – a significant step forward for responsible forest management and community-based enterprises. Bamboo certification FSC-certified bamboo opens up a wide range of sustainable applications – […]
The Evolution Of FSC® Controlled Forest Managemen: Les Scieries Du Betsileo And Hazovato’s Journey To Certification
The Evolution Of FSC® Controlled Forest Managemen: Les Scieries Du Betsileo And Hazovato’s Journey To Certification Understanding FSC Controlled Forest Management (CFM) The Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) Controlled Forest Management (CFM) standard is an evolution of the FSC Controlled Wood framework. The Controlled Wood standard was originally developed to prevent wood from unacceptable sources entering FSC-certified […]
SafeQuip Issues Certification Update Notice
SafeQuip Issues Certification Update Notice SafeQuip proudly confirms that the Lith-Ex range of fire extinguishers is the only certified lithium-ion battery fire extinguisher range in South Africa. The Lith-Ex range holds full SANS 1910-2022 approval, together with NTA 8133:2021 (KIWA/POOO55865) certification. In addition, the 9L, 6L, 2L and 1L models are KITEMARK™ approved, ensuring compliance with […]
Namibia’s Thorny Problem
Namibia’s Thorny Problem Through FSC-certified bush harvesting, Namibia is restoring degraded landscapes, powering the grid and creating thousands of green jobs. As the sun dips below the Namibian horizon, it casts long shadows over what should be golden grasslands. Instead, dense thickets of thorny bushes stretch as far as the eye can see. With some […]
New research: Certification Can Improve Economic Benefits of European Forests
New research: Certification Can Improve Economic Benefits of European Forests As demand for certified forest products increases alongside efforts to decarbonize the economy and mitigate climate change, understanding the economic benefits of forest certification is critical. A study published in Frontiers in Forests and Global Change explored this question. Researchers analyzed publicly available forest, economic, […]
Mondi pioneers Cradle to Cradle Certified® certification in South Africa with its uncoated fine paper portfolio
Mondi pioneers Cradle to Cradle Certified® certification in South Africa with its uncoated fine paper portfolio Uncoated fine paper portfolio of office paper and reels from Mondi’s mill in Merebank, South Africa awarded with a Cradle to Cradle Certified® certification at the Bronze level Mondi is the first company in South Africa to receive this […]
FSC publication highlights certification’s value in impact investing
FSC publication highlights certification’s value in impact investing FSC has launched a new publication, Integrating FSC Certification into Impact Investing, offering investment analysts data-driven insights into how FSC certification contributes to financial, environmental, and social outcomes. Drawing on research findings, case studies, and global sustainability frameworks, the publication provides an illustrative resource for investors seeking to […]
Sustainability Certification in Wartime
Sustainability Certification in Wartime Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s territorial integrity have now persisted for over a decade – the occupation of Crimea in 2014 marked its eleventh anniversary at the end of February 2025, and this week marks the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion. For many Ukrainians, this has meant immeasurable suffering and deprivation. […]
A simple overview of the essence of certification
A simple overview of the essence of certification With the increased focus on matters certification, it is perhaps worthwhile to stand back and lay out in very simple terms exactly what markets are looking for and what we as suppliers need to do to meet this requirement. Markets (including NCT) use certification as a tool […]
Addressing misconceptions about FSC’s certification system
Addressing misconceptions about FSC’s certification system The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is committed to maintaining the highest standard of responsible forest management, ensuring that all timber entering FSC-certified supply chains complies with legal and ethical requirements. We recognize the ongoing concerns surrounding illegal timber trade, particularly from sanctioned countries such as Russia, and the need […]
Timber Treatment Plants Require PCO Certicifation
Timber Treatment Plants Require PCO Certicifation We wish to bring our industry’s 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 FSC™ Certification, Improving Income and Livelihoods for Thai Rubber Farmers
RAOT and CMO Thailand Forge Partnership to Promote FSC™ 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 Council™ (FSC™) 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 Council® (FSC®’s) Continuous Improvement Procedure (CIP)
New case study on the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®’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 […]
