“We understand whole new crops of conifers will be planted and that’s caused more problems already - it looks ugly, it’s unpopular, but that new crop of conifers will destroy even more of those ancient woodland relics that make the place special.”

“The FSC Principles and Criteria describe how the forests have to be managed to meet the social, economic, ecological, cultural and spiritual needs of present and future generations. They include managerial aspects as well as environmental and social requirements. In fact FSC rules are the strictest and FSC’s social and environmental requirements the highest.”

“SmartWood Chain-of-Custody certification is the first global timber certification program of its kind, and involves a number of independent organizations, including the Forest Stewardship Council, Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification and the Canadian Standards Association. To earn certification, Sonoco underwent on-site evaluations at each paper mill, completed a certification assessment report and signed a contract. Annual audits are required to maintain certification.”

“By passing the motion 43 on forest based carbon offset, the FSC community recognized that forests have an important role to play in addressing climate changes and that FSC should enter the game as a key player.”