It’s all here: http://fsc-watch.com/
FSC Case Studies
“While Greenpeace continues to support the FSC, we cannot indefinitely endorse a system that is not globally consistent in its certification of forest management and controlled wood.14 Along with other FSC members across its chambers, we are working to achieve the following key improvements in FSC operations and procedures so that the environmental and social values of forests are maintained under the FSC seal of approval.
FSC members, certification bodies, stakeholders and consumers must hold FSC accountable to ensure its standards and policies are strengthened, consistently applied and met to ensure that the ecological and social values of forests managed under the FSC seal of approval are maintained.”
4) Improve on the ground performance by holding certification bodies (CBs) accountable for meeting the FSC’s standards. Also, increase FSC’s level of transparency by requiring that Accreditation Services International (ASI) and CBs publish all assessment reports, including the location of forest management units, HCVs and protected areas.
http://www.greenpeace.org/international/Global/international/publications/forests/2013/FSC-Case-Studies/FSC-Ecotrust.pdf
FSC at risk Dec 2014
Unfortunately, as the system has expanded, FSC has not been successful in applying its system and standards consistently. Furthermore, many of the FSC’s on-the-ground performance criteria are either weak, under threat of being weakened, or not properly implemented. We consider FSC to be in a serious situation and are deeply concerned over the eroding integrity and credibility of the system.
Greenpeace is committed to addressing the shortcomings within the FSC system and is seeking the support of others who share the vision of a strong and meaningful FSC. FSC is the only existing global system with the ability to have a real impact on the ground in the forests.
http://www.greenpeace.org/international/FSC-at-risk/
FSC Watch via Dr Alison Bleaney
