While certificates have been suspended in Russia and terminated in Belarus, FSC certification in Ukraine has been maintained. The forestry and woodworking businesses have received significant support in their ability to carry out responsible management following FSC values in areas not...
The roundtable discussion on January 30, 2025, organized by the Wood Industry UA Economic Development Platform, focused on how to avoid a shutdown of the woodworking and furniture industry due to the reorganization of the SFE “Forests of Ukraine”.
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) remains committed to supporting Ukraine’s forest sector during these challenging and turbulent times. Ukraine continues to be a key focus for FSC International, and we are actively working to ensure the strength and resilience of FSC certification in the country.
At its regular meeting on January 14, the FSC Ukraine Advisory Committee finalized strategies to strengthen the involvement of stakeholders, including local communities, in FSC certification.