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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