Minneapolis, MN (May 18, 2010) — The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) applauds the historic forest management agreement announced today in Toronto, in which the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and nine environmental organizations pledged to work together in the responsible management and conservation of 173 million acres of Canada’s globally significant boreal forest.

In the agreement, FPAC members committed to “the highest environmental standards of forest management,” setting “on-the-ground application of the existing Forest Stewardship Council National Boreal Standards” as the reference point. The nine environmental organizations committed to global recognition and support for FPAC members’ efforts.

“This agreement shows that when it comes to protecting forest health, there is no comparison. FSC is the gold standard for forest management,” said Corey Brinkema, president of FSC-US, adding, “This is a great win for Canadian forests, the source of the much of the wood and paper used in the United States. We look forward to working with FPAC and the environmental groups to help implement this agreement in the years to come.”

Resources:

Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement: www.canadianborealforestagreement.com

FPAC announcement: www.fpac.ca/index.php/en/press-releases-full/canadian-forest-industry-and-environmental-groups-sign-worlds-largest-/

About the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

The Forest Stewardship Council is an international, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests. It provides standard-setting, trademark assurance and accreditation services for companies and organizations interested in responsible forestry. Products carrying the FSC label are independently certified to assure consumers that they come from forests that are managed to meet the social, economic and ecological needs of present and future generations. FSC is also the only forest certification organization endorsed and promoted by such major environmental groups as World Wildlife Fund, National Wildlife Federation, Sierra Club and Greenpeace. There are currently more than 118 million acres of FSC-certified forestland in the United States and Canada and more than 320 million acres globally. More than 17,000 manufacturers and distributors are certified to buy and sell FSC products, representing more than $20 billion in FSC-labeled product annually. www.fscus.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contacts:
Corey Brinkema, FSC-US, (612) 812-1500
cbrinkema@fscus.org
Maia Becker, FSC-Canada, (416) 778-5568 x25
mbecker@fsccanada.org

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