This May, many Croatian stakeholders from the forestry and wood sector had a chance to meet and talk to FSC's Director General Mr. Kim Carstensen, who came to Croatia as a guest speaker of the Greencajt sustainability festival.
Recognising the importance of forests, there is an increasing emphasis on the practice of sustainable forest management, including the establishment of forest plantations on abandoned agricultural lands and other non-forest lands.
Since 1990, 420 million hectares of forest have been lost due to deforestation worldwide, an area larger than the European Union. Geolocation is rapidly becoming part of the solution.
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.
10. March 2023.
FSC / All wood, cork, paper and packaging is certified
Ecological design and the application of eco-labels on milk packaging are increasingly affecting consumers selection and purchase of this product. An innovative scientific research demonstrates that milk producers in Serbia keep up with the international trends when it comes to responsible packaging and eco labelling of milk products.
FSC has published a free e-training for anyone interested in learning more about FSC forest management groups and their requirements for certification.