Supporting Implementation for Community and Family Forests
FSC’s support for community and family forests goes beyond certification requirements. Through a range of practical resources and collaborative strategies, we help build the foundation for successful implementation, before, during, and after certification.
This section gathers key materials that strengthen local capacity, facilitate informed decision-making, and increase the impact of FSC’s core certification offerings in real-world settings.
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Case Studies
Explore real-life applications of FSC tools in community and family forest settings. These case studies, particularly focused on the Economic Viability Tool (EVT), offer insights into how strategic support can generate tangible outcomes for forest operators, local economies, and ecosystems.
Factsheets
Access concise, easy-to-navigate overviews of FSC’s core certification offerings and tools included in the CFF Toolbox. These factsheets are designed to support stakeholders in understanding key concepts, implementation pathways, and the value each solution brings to responsible forest management.
Training Resources and Outreach
FSC supports awareness-building and engagement through strategic outreach materials such as the CFF Roadmap and The Journey to FSC.
Build your knowledge and implementation capacity with FSC’s dedicated training materials. This includes the CIP Facilitator Toolkit, self-paced modules on the FSC eTraining platform, and opportunities to participate in webinars or in-person sessions. Whether you're just getting started or deepening your expertise, you’ll find valuable support here.
CFF Roadmap
Use this interactive roadmap to visualise pathways and actions, and be inspired by smallholders to take meaningful steps towards certification and sustainable forest management.
FSC eTraining Platform
Visit the FSC training platform to expand your knowledge of, and improve your ability to implement, the CFF tools and solutions.