Briefs

Study Highlights Key FSC-PEFC Differences

A professional paper published in the latest issue of the Canadian Institute of Forestry's Forestry Chronicle says third-party forest certification has improved forest management, accelerated the implementation of sustainable forest management, and increased customer and public awareness of the importance of good forest management. It also notes key differences between FSC and PEFC from a North American perspective. The article, by Canadian professional forester Tony Rotherham, says aspects of forest certification that are not beneficial include campaigns that use market pressure to promote specific certification programs.

SFI Featured in Bureau Veritas Webinar

Jason Metnick, SFI Senior Director, Market Access and Product Labeling, will be taking part in a free Bureau Veritas webinar on Dec. 7 about LEED, SFI fiber sourcing and FSC controlled wood. Information about how to register for the one-hour session is posted under training programs on the Bureau Veritas U.S. website. Bureau Veritas North America uses the webinar format for general information sessions for customers and others interested in third-party certification. Past webinar presentations are available on the website.