A group of 52 smallholders recently obtained the first FSC certification delivered for non-timber forest products (NTFPs) in Central Asia. Their products are sold under the brand Silk Road Taste and include nuts, dried fruits, and honey.

A critical milestone is reached as the Standards Development Group and FSC Canada Board of Directors reach historic consensus on Forest Management Standard in Canada.

A summary of changes from Draft 2 to the final draft of FSC Canada’s National Forest Stewardship Standard.