Let’s give FSC some feedback on Controlled Wood

by | Jul 21, 2014 | General

It is easy to become overwhelmed with the sheer complexity of FSC policy development lately.  We thought that a reminder about one of the most important of these – the Controlled Wood program –  would be helpful. Here is a quick summary (with key links) of...

Does PEFC CoC contain a poison pill?

by | Jul 10, 2014 | General

In our last post, we recommended the new PEFC Guidance Document (PEFC GD 2001:2014) as “required reading” for anyone with a serious interest in Chain of Custody (CoC) certification for wood products. Along with many industry watchers,  we have been...

New Guidance for PEFC CoC

by | Jun 26, 2014 | General

When PEFC released the latest version of its Chain of Custody (CoC) standard in May of 2013, they also let it be know that they were working on an accompanying guidance document, which was planned for release in the fall.  The new CoC standard became mandatory in...

Where is all the FSC bamboo?

by | Jun 16, 2014 | General

Earlier this year, I was very pleased to see a new report released by Dovetail Partners, Inc on the subject of Bamboo Products and Environmental Impacts.  Dovetail is a Minnesota-based, non-profit think-tank; and  one of the best sources of thoughtful, balanced, and...