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World’s Most Trusted Responsible Forest Management Solution

As the original pioneers of forest certification, we have 25 years of experience in responsible forest management. We use our expertise to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests, bringing together experts from the environmental, economic and social spheres.

Meet the latest FSC-certified companies from the Adria-Balkan Region!

Discover the latests companies from the Adria-Balkan Region that have decided to join the FSC community to protect our forests!

Upcoming events

Are you interested to find out more about the responsible forest management or responsible procurement of forest based products in your country? Would you like to invest in a local forest?

We are excited to talk to you! And it is easier than you think. Read more about the upcoming events and come and greet us in person.

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12 Irreplaceable Forest Products in Our Daily Lives

Next time you add them to your shopping bag, make sure they are sourced sustainably by looking for the FSC logo.

For foresters

FSC Forest Management certification confirms that the forest is managed in a way that preserves biological diversity and benefits local people and workers.

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For companies

FSC Chain of Custody certification provides credible assurance that FSC products come from well-managed forests, controlled sources, or recycled materials.

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For forest lovers

We all have a special connection with our favourite forest. Did you know that there is over 5 million hectares of FSC forests in the Adria-Balkan Region?

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Scientific research

Contribution of FSC to the responsible forest management in the Adria-Balkan Region

A recent study covered 4 countries, 4 years of certification and 11 forest experts. Conclusion? FSC certification is successful in addressing certain problems in forest management practices and contributes to responsible forest management in the Adria-Balkan Region.

Impact Stories

Satisfaction of Certificate and Promotional Licence Holders with FSC has doubled

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) conducts a Global Client Survey every two years to understand the main benefits and perceived importance of belonging to the FSC system.

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Technical Updates

FSC publishes new e-Training on Forest Management Groups

FSC has published a free e-training for anyone interested in learning more about FSC forest management groups and their requirements for certification.

Market News

FSC Forest Week in the Adria-Balkan Region

This September the consumers from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, North Macedonia, Serbia and Slovenia have been able to learn more about FSC and its mission thanks to the efforts made by the companies who participated in the FSC Forest Week global campaign.