Forest Stewardship Council

Global forest certification system

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October 16 2021 FSC's disassociation from the Korindo Group officially came into effect, marking the end of their certification relationship.
August 2021 FSC announced its decision to disassociate from the Korindo Group.
2018 FSC investigated allegations against Korindo Group for violating the rights of Papuan indigenous peoples and benefiting from ties with the Indonesian military.
2018 Greenpeace International chose not to renew its membership with FSC, claiming the organization was not meeting its goals of protecting forests and human rights.
July 2012 Members of the Algonquin community in southern Quebec staged a camp to observe and deter logging by Resolute Forest Products on their unceded territory, highlighting tensions over indigenous land rights.
2011 Greenpeace International issued a revised report, identifying ongoing weaknesses in FSC's practices while acknowledging some progress.
2011 FERN withdrew their support from FSC.
2011 Swedish Society for Nature Conservation (SSNC) withdrew their support from FSC.

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