This advice note sets a maximum threshold in hectares for a “very limited portion” of conversion.

The main driver of deforestation and forest degradation is the expansion of agricultural land, which is linked to the production of commodities that are imported such as soy, beef, palm oil, wood, rubber, cocoa, and coffee.

FSC has opened the registration to join the revision process of the chain of custody certification and the chain of custody evaluations standards.

This summer has been the worst wildfire season in Canadian history. Simultaneous fires across many provinces caused nearly 12.2 million hectares of forests to burn, forced over 155,000 people to evacuate their homes, and released dangerous smoke across tens of thousands of kilometres.

FSC is updating the Lists of Highly Hazardous Pesticides based on the existing criteria, indicators, thresholds and sources through an accelerated revision process as described in FSC-PRO-01-001 The Development and Revision of FSC Requirements.

Consultation is open from 17 July to 31 August 2023 for your input.

FSC Forest Week 2023 will be taking place 23 - 29 September and you can now register to take part

One of the world’s largest consumer studies on forests reveals a strong commitment to address biodiversity and climate concerns through sustainable shopping.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 85 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including FSC Canada’s Chair of the Board of Directors, Clifford Wallis from the Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA).

FSC Canada welcomes a new board member within its social chamber, Cam Shiell from the Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) - an organization that represents nearly 2500 forestry workers in British Columbia.

FSC Canada has released a new clarification on Indicator 3.1.2 in the National Forest Stewardship Standard along with an updated Technical Frequently Asked Questions document.

In the 2022 Annual Report, FSC Canada highlights the important work undertaken to help ensure resilient forests across the country.

FSC welcomes three new members; seeks to fill open position on SDG Indigenous Chamber

Deadline for applications has been extended to June 23, 2023

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SENIOR MANAGER – CANADIAN INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS

The Performance and Standard Unit (PSU) of FSC International has just approved a new interpretation of the FSC National Forest Stewardship Standard of Canada (FSC-STD-CAN-01-2018) related to the caribou indicator.

New Job Opportunity with FSC Canada. Apply today! 

The City of Mississauga has achieved the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification (FSC® C018800) for the management of 36 woodlands through the Eastern Ontario Model Forest (EOMF) program.

Samsung Canada and Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) Canada team up to help protect and preserve Canadian forests.

FSC strengthens position on conversion and encourages remedy for harm with new documents

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) announces the withdrawal of the remaining forest management certificates in Russia by the respective certification bodies. This is due to the decision by Assurance Services International (ASI) to terminate its FSC assurance activities in Russia.