Türkiye Issues First PEFC Chain Of Custody Accreditation

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has granted its first accreditation under the PEFC ST 2002:2020 Chain of Custody standard, enabling certification activities in Türkiye to be carried out in line with international requirements.

FSC Approves Revision Of Sweden Forest Stewardship Standard

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has approved a revision of Sweden’s National Forest Stewardship Standard,

Regola Costa Earns First PEFC Ecosystem Services Certification For Tourism In Veneto

A historic land management collective in northern Italy, Regola Costa, has received the first PEFC ecosystem services certification for tourism and recreation in the Veneto region.

FSC Launches Interim Forest Stewardship Standard For Côte d’Ivoire

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has introduced a new Interim Forest Stewardship Standard (IFSS) for Côte d’Ivoire to set clear requirements for sustainable forest management and help protect the country’s remaining forest resources.

China Revises Forest Certification Body Accreditation Scheme Under CNAS-SC23:2026

The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment has issued a revised forest certification body accreditation scheme, formally replacing the 2022 edition with CNAS-SC23:2026.

FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard Approved for Hungary

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has approved a new Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Hungary, introducing a single national framework for responsible forest management that will take effect on May 1, 2026.

ASOFODEMA Becomes First in Colombia With FSC Certification for Natural Forest Management

The Sustainable Forestry Association for Community Development of Medio Atrato (ASOFODEMA), representing Afro-Colombian communities in Colombia’s Medio Atrato region,

FSC Publishes Interim Forest Stewardship Standards for Mozambique and Türkiye

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has published new Interim Forest Stewardship Standards for Mozambique and Türkiye, with both standards set to take effect on March 15, 2026.

Parco Nord Milano Becomes First in Italy to Earn PEFC Certification for Urban Greenery

Parco Nord Milano has become the first organization in Italy to obtain PEFC certification specifically for the sustainable management of urban greenery, covering all its urban and peri-urban green areas.

Fiji Gets FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard

Fiji has adopted an FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard, setting a national framework for responsible forest management and a clear pathway toward Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification.

SCC Expands Accreditation to Support EU Forest Protection Rules

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) now allows certification bodies to apply for accreditation to deliver due diligence system modules linked to the European Union’s forest protection rules.

Italy Issues Guidelines for New National Carbon Credit Registry

Italy’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests (MASAF) has issued the official guidelines for a new National Public Registry for voluntary carbon credits, with the first phase focused on the forestry sector.