How can FSC increase the certified area covered by national and regional Forest Stewardship Standards and so increase local stakeholder support where currently we rely on Certification Body interim standards?

Background

Development and approval of Forest Stewardship Standards has now been transfered from Accreditation Services International to the FSC Policy and Standards Program.  This means that national and regional FSC Forest Stewardship Standards will be developed along similar lines to other standards developed within FSC.  

The draft standard (FSC-STD-60-006) addresses this change and builds in mechanisms such as allowing regional approaches; prior approval of the national or regional processes; and the opportunity for bodies other than accredited FSC National Working Groups to develop standards.

Objective

These mechanisms together with prioritization of regions and staff dedicated to this task will mean a more efficient processes and approval for FSC Forest Stewardship Standards and increase stakeholder support.

Consultation

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