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Forest Certification Reports

Did you know that approximately half of all the major industrial raw materials we use in the U.S. come from forests? And because forests are renewable, this CAN be the most responsible choice!  But how do you know that the materials you choose come from forests that are managed with consideration of all the ecological, sociological, and economic issues involved? 

Beginners Guides Certification Comparisons Certification Policies
Beginners Guide to Third-Party Forest Certification: Shining a Light on the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Approach
Phil Guillery 2004


Beginner’s Guide to Third-Party Forest Certification: Shining a Light on the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)
Phil Guillery 2004


Beginner’s Guide to Third-Party Forest Certification: Shining a Light on the Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
Kathryn Fernholz 2005


Beginner’s Guide to Third-Party Forest Certification: Shining a Light on the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes (PEFC)

Kathryn Fernholz 2004


Beginner’s Guide to the International Organization for Standardization: Fitting ISO with Forest Certification
Kathryn Fernholz 2005


A Land Manager's Guide to FSC & SFI: To Certify of No to Certify - Is That A Question?
Dr. Jeff Howe 2004


How Do the FSC & SFI Standards Address the Forest Service Four Threats?
Kathryn Fernholz 2005


The Role of Stakeholder Consultation in Forest Certification Assessments: Its Critical Importance and Making it More Effective 

Kathryn Fernholz 2005



Forest Certification Auditor Qualifications

Kathryn Fernholz 2006


Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Pesticides Policy: Understanding the Intentions & Proposed Changes 
Matthew Wenban-Smith 2006


Combining Organic and FSC Certification of Non-Timber Forest Products:
Reducing Costs, Increasing Options
Matthew Wenban-Smith 2006


Forest Certification and Mutual Recognition: What is involved and what does it imply?

Matthew Wenban-Smith 2007


Forest Certification and Ecological Classification Systems: The Potential for Shared Objectives and Benefits
Kathryn Fernholz 2007


Forest Certification in the Tropics:
Is the glass half full or half empty?
Matthew Wenban-Smith 2007
Certification Updates Family Forest Certification Chain-of-Custody
Forest Certification Update: The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)
Kathryn Fernholz 2007

Forest Certification Update: The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Matthew Wenban-Smith 2008

The Great Lakes Region: A Forest Certification Hub
Kathryn Fernholz 2007

The Great Lakes Region: A 6-Month Status Report

Kathryn Fernholz 2008

Group Certification: An Opportunity to Engage More Family Forests

Kathryn Fernholz 2007


Family Forests, Tree Farm, and FSC

Kathryn Fernholz 2004



Innovations in Family Forest Certification:
What's Happening and What's Needed 

Kathryn Fernholz 2006


Chain-of-Custody Certification; What is It, Why Do It, and How?

Dr. Jeff Howe 2005

 


 












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