The FSC UK team are taking a break over Christmas🎄 Tomorrow (23 December) is our last day in the office. We will be back in on 5 January. Wishing everyone a wonderful festive break and a Happy New Year! ✨

📢We are hiring a Forests & Ecosystem Services Officer. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to drive forward our approach to independent verification and data-driven claims about ecosystem services in forestry projects. 👉Find out more & apply: uk.fsc.org/contact-us/v...

Some companies falsely claim to use FSC-certified materials, and FSC does not take this lightly. When investigations of these cases reveal clear evidence of false claims, FSC blocks the company from the FSC system🚫 Watch to learn more👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=0W-a...

🥳To celebrate our 30th anniversary, we've been looking back at some of our highlights from over the years. This time, we're looking at our most recent chapter: 2015–2025, when consumer recognition of the FSC logo soared from 44% to 76%. Learn more: uk.fsc.org/newsfeed/30-...

Lots of people recognise the FSC logo, but do you know what the three FSC labels mean? 🌳 Learn more: uk.fsc.org/what-is-fsc/...

The latest FSC consumer study, conducted by Ipsos, provides insights into forest and climate concerns – and the actions consumers hope to take to help protect the planet. Read the full report and learn more about FSC's growing recognition and trust among consumers. ⬇️ uk.fsc.org/newsfeed/cli...

Site managers are often unsure how visitors perceive dead & decaying trees in the landscape. 📘 Full report: forestresearch.gov.uk/news/public-... @nationaltrust.org.uk @kneppwilding.bsky.social Funded by Defra's #NatureforClimate

Did you know that, unlike most organisations, FSC’s direction and focus are shaped directly by its members? Next week, at the FSC General Assembly 2025, FSC’s 1,200+ members from 90+ countries will come together to shape the future of responsible forest management🌳 Learn more: ga.fsc.org/en/news

📢 Big news: An independent benchmarking study by Assurance Services International (ASI) confirms that FSC provides companies with the tools they need to meet the requirements of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Read more 👉 uk.fsc.org/newsfeed/asi...

We recently celebrated FSC UK’s 30th anniversary🎉 FSC members and stakeholders came together to reflect on three decades of progress. As we look ahead, the message is clear: the work is far from over, and the commitment to forests, people, & planet is stronger than ever. uk.fsc.org/newsfeed/fsc...

Good news for endangered wildlife in Central Africa 🐘 A recent study using ecoacoustics found that FSC-certified forest concessions in Gabon support significantly higher biodiversity than non-certified forests. 👉 Read more: fsc.org/en/newscentr...

Join ZSL & FSC UK for our Sustainable Forestry Forum, bringing together leaders in forestry, finance, policy and supply chains. 📅 16 October 2025 📍 ZSL London Zoo, Regent’s Park ⌚ 13:00-17:30, with food, drinks & networking Find more info and register here: uk.fsc.org/newsfeed/sus...

The Woodland Trust are the first major landowner in the UK to achieve FSC Verified Impact certification, demonstrating the poritive impact of their activities on the restoration and enhancement of ecosystem services 👏🌱 Find out more: bit.ly/46xFsX2

💡 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗨𝗗𝗥 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲? Join FSC's webinar exploring the latest EUDR developments. Hear from policymakers, competent authorities, and key stakeholders. 📅24 September at 12:00 BST. Register here: fsc-int.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Last year, Jaguar Land Rover made an industry-first commitment to use tyres containing FSC-certified natural rubber👏 Now, they are introducing newly developed tyres made with over 70% renewable and recycled materials ♻️ Learn more: uk.fsc.org/newsfeed/jag...

Did you know that the world’s first FSC-certified project was in the UK? Westside Apartments in Ilford is a 73-home timber-framed housing complex built using 100% FSC certified timber✅🌳 Discover how this pioneering project paved the way for FSC in construction: uk.fsc.org/newsfeed/loo...

🌳 Do you own or manage oak trees? Join the #ForestLab Oak Health project and work with researchers from Forest Research, Sylva Foundation and @aberuni.bsky.social 📷 Spend 30 minutes recording oak health on your land. Sign up today: ow.ly/Gxus50Wy0kB More info: ow.ly/k8XU50Wy0kC

🌳Forests: Earth's thermostat under threat🌍 New data from WRI, Global Forest Watch, and Land & Carbon Lab reveals extreme fires caused forests to absorb far less #carbon than usual in 2023 & 2024, weakening their cooling effect. More on what this means 👉 go.wri.org/carbon-sinks

🎉We're celebrating our 30th birthday this year, so we've been looking back at some of our achievements. Take a walk down memory lane with us and hear from Charles Thwaites as he reflects on his time as Executive Director of FSC UK from 2005-2015. Read the story: uk.fsc.org/newsfeed/30-...

Did you know cork comes from the bark of cork oak trees❓ Ancient cork oak forests cover over a million hectares across the Mediterranean. Meet the family sustainably managing a cork oak forest in Portugal to support local communities and wildlife: fsc.org/en/newscentr...

📢Help shape the future of sustainable forestry in the UK. The consultation for the FSC Risk Assessment for the UK is now open. Share your feedback to support responsible sourcing in the UK and beyond 👇 uk.fsc.org/newsfeed/con...

FSC’s Principles and Criteria are the backbone of responsible forestry, guiding how forests are managed to benefit people and wildlife around the world. Our new video introduces FSC’s 10 Principles and 70+ Criteria. Watch to learn how FSC sets the benchmark for responsible forest management 👇

Our Consumer Survey revealed a surprising knowledge gap: 📦 35% didn’t realise cardboard comes from trees 📄 15% were unsure about paper 🪵 11% didn’t know that wood itself comes from trees Read the full findings: uk.fsc.org/newsfeed/res...

Webinar: Verified impact in action in North Yorkshire. Find out how a collaboration between Essity and the Woodland Trust is helping to restore woodlands to improve natural flood management and water-quality. 📅Friday 20 June 1PM. Register here: fsc-int.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

In FSC-certified forests around the world, dedicated individuals are caring for these landscapes in ways that support nature and communities. We're shining a spotlight on some of these unsung heroes. Hear about their journeys, the challenges they face, and their impacts: fsc.org/en/unsung-he...

The results from our 2025 consumer survey have revealed that: • 76% of people say that they recognise the FSC logo and 49% know (at least roughly) what the logo means 🌳 • 78% say they are likely to give preference to FSC-certified products. Explore the full results: uk.fsc.org/newsfeed/res...

We visited Snaizeholme — a huge nature restoration project led by The Woodland Trust. The new woodland being created will become FSC-certified and this will be the first site where the Trust will use FSC Verified Impact. Find out more here👇 uk.fsc.org/newsfeed/sna...

We're looking forward to speaking and exhibiting at WoodBUILD next week! The event reflects a shared commitment to scaling up the use of sustainable timber in the built environment, driving policy change, and fostering a resilient, low-carbon future for Wales.

🌳 Our scientists, working in partnership with Forest Research and Sylva Foundation, are asking volunteers to get involved in an important new research project to monitor the health of the UK's oak trees. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/fwmuatf4 @aberdlsagb.bsky.social @forestresearchuk.bsky.social @sylva.org.uk

What is FSC forest management certification? 🌳 This confirms that a forest is being managed in a way that preserves biodiversity and benefits the lives of local people and workers, while ensuring it sustains economic viability. Check out this video to learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBSc...

📢We're delighted to announce that we have awarded funding to the Centre for Advanced Timber Technology, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), and Llais y Goedwig through our Impact Investment Fund. Find out more about the projects here: uk.fsc.org/impact-inves...

Turning complex forest data into clear corporate metrics is crucial to sustainable decision-making. Join this webinar to see how data from FSC-certified forests can be translated into tangible ESG indicators that can transform sustainability reporting. Register: fsc-int.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

RFS Forestry Roots Paid Traineeships for people aged 18-30 years old with @royalforestrysoc.bsky.social Holt Wood, Lincolnshire; The Hillyfield, Devon; Chatsworth Estate, Derbyshire; Harewood Estate, Yorkshire c-js.uk/3RJ0qv2

Have you ever wondered what really happens during an FSC Chain of Custody audit? 🤔 Find out in FSC's latest podcast episode, which breaks down the entire process. 🎧Listen here: uk.fsc.org/newsfeed/new...

5 DAYS to get your EIF application in! 🌲 The Duke of Cornwall's Award for Resilient Multi-Purpose Forestry 🌳 The Bede Howell Award for Excellence in Silviculture 🌱 Small & Farm Woodland of the Year 📚 Education & Learning 👋 Community Woodland of the Year For more info: buff.ly/UI1RaCi

📝Help shape the future of responsible forest management FSC is revising its Principles & Criteria and International Generic Indicators —the foundation of FSC’s Forest Management Certification. Join the upcoming webinars to get involved👇 uk.fsc.org/newsfeed/key...

A throwback to this time last year when a study by Utrecht University confirmed that FSC-certified forests help wildlife thrive in the Congo Basin🐾 FSC-certified forests were found to have 2.7 times more large mammals than non-certified forests 🐘 Read more: uk.fsc.org/newsfeed/new...

Amid the shift in EU priorities, FSC believes sustainability and competitiveness must go hand in hand. Now is the time to act and make the #EUDR a reality. 📢 Here are some key EUDR updates that may have been overlooked: uk.fsc.org/newsfeed/adv...

Pockets of forests hidden among the cultivated fields of the Italian Po River Valley are proving how transformative responsible forest management can be. Discover how they are supporting communities and helping to raise the next generation of forest stewards 🌱 storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/9d43...

Forests and food: A sustainable partnership🍄    For Ecuadorian company Aglomerados Cotopaxi, forests are more than wood. Their FSC-certified forests bring people together, providng a source of food and income for local communities. Read more👇 fsc.org/en/newscentr...

We're celebrating our 30th anniversary this year!🎉 We want to thank everyone who has been part of our incredible journey so we've been digging through our archives to showcase some of the key milestones from the early days of FSC UK: uk.fsc.org/newsfeed/loo...

The answer is simple. We all depend on healthy forests for food security. Happy International Day of Forests! 🌳 #ForestDay

Canary Wharf Group is the developer behind the largest urban regeneration project in Europe, transforming 128 acres in London’s Docklands 🌲They're using FSC Project Certification to ensure that the wood used in construction comes from responsibly managed forests. uk.fsc.org/canary-wharf...

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🌲A well-managed forest provides timber, supports the economy and provides a home for nature. We support the Forestry Commission's #TreesToTimber campaign to achieve a more sustainable future. 👉Visit gov.uk/forestry/timber to find out more.

We recently collaborated with the Small Woods Association to deliver an 18-month pilot training and advisory service for small woodland owners and prospective owners across the UK. Find out more about the project and the outcomes here: uk.fsc.org/newsfeed/fsc...

💥 🌳 New PhD project @bangoruniversity.bsky.social "Biodiversity for woodland resilience: the long-term functional ecology of tree diversity" 🌳 www.envision-dtp.org/2025/biodive...

📢Join FSC UK's Board Do you have a vision of how FSC can positively impact forests in the UK and around the world?🌳 We're looking for trustees representing social interests and a trustee representing economic interests to support and steer our work. Find out more: uk.fsc.org/contact-us/v...

Find out how tropical timber from the Congo Basin keeps Amsterdam afloat🌳 Follow the route, meet the people involved in this process, and discover the importance of responsible forest management through our interactive storymap: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/af2b...

“No matter how much you know about woodlands, you never stop learning!” 🌳 We visited @royalforestrysoc.bsky.social Small & Farm Woodland of the Year Award winner to learn about it's woodland transformation & the barriers to farmers wishing to create more woodlands👇 uk.fsc.org/newsfeed/a-v...