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...
Last year, the government announced a forestry reform, one of the results of which was the merger of state forestry enterprises into one organization. Maintaining the certified status of its units was an important task for all stakeholders. The chosen model of individual certification for the branches of the newly created SE "Forests of Ukraine" is optimal in this situation.
For more than 20 years, FSC certification has been the most important tool for implementing responsible forestry and a guideline for the development of Ukraine's forest sector.
The webinar, dedicated to the International Day of Forests, brought together scientists and educators, conservationists, foresters and entrepreneurs to discuss FSC's tools for engaging stakeholders in responsible forestry.
