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Transaction Verification Procedure
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-10-201
The objective of this document is to provide a transparent procedure for transaction verification. Transaction verification is one of the certification activities carried out by accredited certification bodies and Assurance Services International to safeguard the integrity of the FSC system and address integrity risks in relevant supply chains.
List of approved national Group Chain of Custody eligibility criteria
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-40-003a
This addendum lists the national group CoC eligibility criteria which have been developed in accordance to the process specified in FSC-PRO-40-003 Development of national Group Chain of Custody eligibility criteria and which have been evaluated and approved by FSC.
FSC Risk Assessment Framework
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-60-006b
The objective of this procedure is to provide requirements to ensure consistent and robust assessment of risks for sourcing material from certain supply areas
Disclosure Requirements for Association with FSC
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-10-004
This document describes the process used by FSC to screen individuals and organizations applying for association with FSC for conformance with the Policy for Association. The intention of the procedure is to reduce the risk of establishing or maintaining association with an organization in violation of the Policy for Association and its corporate group. This document describes the process used by FSC to screen individuals and organizations applying for association with FSC for conformance with the Policy for Association. The intention of the procedure is to reduce the risk of establishing or maintaining association with an organization in violation of the Policy for Association and its corporate group.
Processing Appeals
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-01-005
The objective of this document is to provide a transparent procedure for receiving, evaluating and deciding on appeals against decisions taken by FSC (this does not include accreditation decisions). This document details the procedure to be followed by FSC and the Appellant in the event of an appeal lodged against FSC. Appeals according to this procedure can only be submitted by entities that were subject to the adverse decision.
FSC Travel Procedure
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-10-006
The procedure is to provide guidance to consultants hired by FSC and who need to undertake travel to fulfil their duties. It lays out the process of travel booking and the limits of what will be reimbursed. The procedure encourages environmental accountability, cost effectiveness and fiscal responsibility, and that health, safety, and security concerns are met.
Development and Transfer of National Forest Stewardship Standards to the FSC Principles and Criteria Version 5-1
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-60-006
The objective of this Procedure is to provide a methodology for developing and transferring National Forest Stewardship Standards (NFSSs) to the P&C V5-1.
Enquiry Procedure
Procedure (PRO)
PSU-PRO-10-201
The objective of this document is to provide clear and unambiguous procedures to process enquiries in relation to the FSC Normative Framework in a consistent, transparent and timely manner.
Development of National Group Chain of Custody Eligibility Criteria
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-40-003
The objective of this document is to provide the procedures to be followed by the NOs for the definition of national eligibility criteria for Group COC certification.
Evaluation of the organization's commitment to FSC Values and occupational health and safety in the Chain of Custody
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-20-001
The scope of this document is to provide the procedures that shall be used by Certification Bodies for assessing the certificate holder's commitment to FSC values and occupational health and safety. However, Certificate Holders and other interested parties can also consult this document in order to learn the procedures used by Certification Bodies when assessing these requirements.
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FSC Statement on Korindo Case 14 May 2019
FSC Statement on Progress on the Implementation by Bosques Cautin
FSC-PRO-10-004 V2-0 ES Requisitos de Divulgación para Asociarse con el FSC
ES - PfA V3 - Changes - Booklet
FSC fights for integrity in supply chains: Charcoal supply chain issues addressed
2_FSC-PRO-01-001_V4-0_D2-0_ES
Polyprom Group Certificates Terminated
Regulatory Module Consultation Summary
FSC Interpretations of the Normative Framework - AFF - September 2023
Pilot Procedure two_consecutive_PLAs.pdf

Stakeholder Engagement

Effective engagement with a variety of stakeholders is a crucial part of our strategy as an organization, and a determining factor in the success of our projects. From solutions forums to direct engagement with governments and other important partners, we take an active role in many dialogue platforms.

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EU Green Deal

The European Green Deal is the European Commission’s strategy aimed at tackling climate and environmental-related challenges. It sets out a variety of policy initiatives with the overarching aim of making the EU climate neutral by 2050.  
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Intensified Forestry and Shared Values

FSC, together with an advisory group of members, has committed a study 'Forestry Intensification for Shared Value' to identify if and when we can consider intensified forestry as sustainable. Coming from this work, we found that implementing shared values can make intensification sustainable if shared value is considered at the landscape level, not just at the management unit level. Shared values are the positive result of (intensified) forestry, such as in plantations, which are commonly recognized amongst the different stakeholder groups (social, environmental and economic) across the wider landscape.
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Focus Forests

Intact forest landscapes (IFLs) are defined as “a territory within today's global extent of forest cover which contains forest and non-forest ecosystems minimally influenced by human economic activity, with an area of at least 500 km² (50,000 ha) and a minimal width of 10 km (measured as the diameter of a circle that is entirely inscribed within the boundaries of the territory)" (Source: intactforests.org; FSC-STD-01-002) In FSC's Core Principles, Intact Forest Landscapes (IFLs) are recognized as High Conservation Value areas. FSC aims to sustainably manage IFLs within certified areas, contributing to their protection. Discussions on achieving this have been ongoing for at least 10 years, evolving to seek solutions that consider the broader landscape.
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