The development and growth of the FSC in Canada is a remarkable story of the contributions of many participants combining to build a web of well-managed forests across the Canadian landscape.
COP 15 reaches historic agreement on biodiversity
At the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP 15) of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, nations from around the world finalized a new set of goals and targets to guide global action through 2030 to halt and reverse biodiversity loss.
Louis Bélanger, Université Laval, joins FSC Canada Board of Directors
FSC Canada is pleased to welcome Louis Bélanger, Associate Professor, Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics at Université Laval, to the FSC Canada Board of Directors on the Environmental Chamber.
FSC Certificate Holder Spotlight
Calling all certificate holders. FSC Canada wants to feature you!
Make this year’s resolution a workout and sustainability 2-in-1
With the holidays behind us and winter settling in, plenty of people are aiming to start the new year off right by returning to good exercise habits or taking up all-new ones.
Call for Standard Development Group members
Applications Due: January 13, 2023
FSC at COP 15: Highlighting Forest Stewardship as a Biodiversity Solution
FSC Canada along with FSC China and FSC International will be participating in the second phase of the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP 15) of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity.
Inside the all-new Volvo EX90 with wooden FSC interiors
The all new Volve EX90 features essential qualities of Scandinavian design including simplicity, well-being and natural resources.
Shaping Solutions for Resilient Forests at the 9th FSC General Assembly
Over 750 FSC Members and leaders from Indigenous Peoples’ Organizations, Trade Unions, Environmental groups, Companies, and individuals came together during the 9th FSC General Assembly (GA) in Bali Indonesia from October 9-14, 2022.
Coming Together for FSC Forest Week 2022
FSC Forest Week 2022 saw the participation of hundreds of organizations and individuals worldwide.
FSC extends validity of FSC policy responses to COVID-19
All COVID-19 derogations and interpretations are now valid through April 30, 2023.
Public consultation on controlled wood documents
Deadline: December 14, 2022
Cascades and Element5 win at FSC Leadership Awards
FSC has announced the winners of its 2022 North American Leadership Awards, recognizing uncommon excellence that advances responsible forest management and forest conservation.
Public consultation open for the standard that defines FSC’s adaptation for SLIMF and community forests
The FSC-STD-01-003 SLIMF and Community Forest Eligibility Criteria second draft is open for public consultation until November 18, 2022.
FSC's updated Policy for Association ensures integrity in the FSC system
For more than 25 years, FSC has worked to improve forestry throughout the world. FSC's Policy for Association acts as a risk management tool that protects the credibility and reputation of FSC and the organizations associated with it.
2022 FSC Leadership Awards Winners Advance Responsible Forest Management
Large and Diverse Set of Winners Demonstrate Commitment and Provide Hope in the Face of Big Challenges
Shawn Mendes + Martin Guitar launch a new FSC-certified guitar
Martin Guitar has partnered with Canadian Grammy nominated multi-platinum, singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes on a new sustainable signature guitar.
Give your Outdoor Adventures a Forest-Friendly Boost
When you’re going to play outside, it makes sense to do so while wearing or toting items that were designed with those natural spaces in mind.
New & Returning Certificate Holders 2022
In August 2022, FSC welcomed these new certificate holders to the FSC community...
New! NFSS Recommandations document
FSC Canada is pleased to share a National Forest Stewardship Standard (NFSS) ‘Recommendations” document which includes interim answers to questions related to the FSC Canada NFSS (FSC-STD-CAN-01-2018).
Latest draft of the Small-Scale, Low Intensity and Community Forests Standard now available
In 2021, FSC Canada entered the final stage of the standard development process for our small-scale, low intensity and community forests standard which was then submitted to FSC International for approval.
Your Everyday Green Swaps
If you’re trying to reduce your home’s environmental footprint, small tweaks can end up making a big difference.