1. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) An Introduction to FSC-certified Paper FSC-certified forest -Nova Scotia. © Jeff Amos 2006. Prints available through TREES Gallery www.treesgallery.com

2. This presentation will cover:  Introduction to the Forest Stewardship Council  What is FSC-certified paper?  Why use FSC-certified paper?  Links and Resources An Overview of FSC Paper

3. Introduction to the Forest Stewardship Council

4. Who is the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)? The FSC is an international certification and labeling system that guarantees that paper and wood products carrying the FSC label come from an environmentally and socially responsible source. The FSC’s mission is to promote the environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable management of the world's forests through standards development and certification Introduction to the FSC What is CoC Certification?Becoming CertifiedLinks and Resources

5. Who is the Forest Stewardship Council? Voluntary, market based tool for forest conservation. Forest management certification Chain of Custody certification The FSC label Tracking of products from forest to shelf. Introduction to the FSC What is CoC Certification?Becoming CertifiedLinks and Resources

6. 1.Compliance with Laws and FSC Principles 2.Tenure and Use Rights and Responsibilities 3.Indigenous Peoples' Rights 4.Community Relations and Worker's Rights 5.Benefits from the Forest 6.Environmental Impact 7.Management Plan 8.Monitoring and Assessment 9.Maintenance of High Conservation Value Forests 10.Plantations Our 10 Guiding Principles Introduction to the FSC What is CoC Certification?Becoming CertifiedLinks and Resources

7. What does it mean for forests?  Waterways are protected;  Wildlife habitat and species are protected;  High conservation value forests are preserved;  Forest management practices are monitored annually;  Genetically modified trees are not used;  Local people are involved in forest mgmt.;  The rights of Indigenous Peoples are respected. Introduction to the FSC What is CoC Certification?Becoming CertifiedLinks and Resources

8. What is FSC Certification? Forest certification is a market-based, non-regulatory forest conservation tool designed to recognize and promote environmentally- responsible forestry and sustainability of forest resources through the verification of forest management practices and product labeling. By certifying forest lands to FSC standards and tracking all wood fiber coming out of these certified forests, final products like paper, furniture, lumber and so forth can be labeled, recognized and demanded by consumers who want to support sustainable forest management. Introduction to the FSC What is CoC Certification?Becoming CertifiedLinks and Resources

9. 1. Forest Management certification 2. Chain of Custody certification It is a voluntary, market based tool for forest conservation. It tracks products from forest to shelf. Responsibly produced forest products are identified with the FSC logo. 3. Product Labeling How Does FSC Certification Work? Introduction to the FSC What is CoC Certification?Becoming CertifiedLinks and Resources

10. What is FSC-certified Paper?

11. FSC Certified ForestManufacturingFSC Certified Paper Introduction to the FSC What is FSC Paper? Becoming CertifiedLinks and Resources FSC-certified papers are tracked from forest to final product. The FSC label is your guarantee that the paper has come from a responsibly managed forest, verified recycled source, or other controlled forest friendly sources.

12. What are FSC-certified Papers Made From? Introduction to the FSC What is FSC Paper? Becoming CertifiedLinks and Resources FSC-certified papers can contain FSC-certified wood fibre from well- managed forests, post consumer recycled content, or a combination of FSC-certified wood fibre, recycled content and other controlled forest friendly sources.

13. What are FSC-certified Papers Made From? Introduction to the FSC What is FSC Paper? Becoming CertifiedLinks and Resources 1. FSC-certified Fibre A minimum of 10% of fresh wood fibre used in FSC-certified papers comes from FSC-certified forests.

14. What are FSC-certified Papers Made From? Introduction to the FSC What is FSC Paper? Becoming CertifiedLinks and Resources 2. Fibre from Controlled Sources The fresh wood fibre used in FSC-certified papers can also come from forest friendly, or controlled, sources. Controlled fibre means that it has been verified and cannot come from: Areas of social conflict and illegal logging; Genetically modified trees; High-conservation value forests; and Large scale conversions which replace native tree species with faster growing non-native species.

15. What are FSC-certified Papers Made From? Introduction to the FSC What is FSC Paper? Becoming CertifiedLinks and Resources 3. Post Consumer Recycled Content FSC also certifies the recycled content of paper. The recycled/post- consumer waste content for FSC papers is verified, guaranteeing that is has come from recycled sources.

16. Introduction to the FSC What is FSC Paper? Becoming CertifiedLinks and Resources Look for the Label The FSC check tree logo identifies papers that are FSC-certified.

17. Why Use FSC-certified Paper?

18. Introduction to the FSCWhat is FSC Paper? Why Use FSC Paper? Links and Resources Why Use FSC-certified Paper? Responsible Use of Forest Resources Global paper consumption increased by twenty times in the past century, and has more than tripled over the past 30 years. Consumers are becoming more aware of their personal paper consumption, and are seeking ways in which they can consume paper in a responsible and environmentally friendly manner. Consumers and stakeholders are also demanding that companies use paper products that come from a sustainable and responsible source. Industry leaders are delivering by printing on FSC-certified papers, and changing their purchasing policies to specify FSC-certified product

19. Why Use FSC-certified Paper? Wide Environmental and Social Support FSC is the only forest certification system supported by the following groups: Introduction to the FSCWhat is FSC Paper? Why Use FSC Paper? Links and Resources

20. Introduction to the FSCWhat is FSC Paper? Why Use FSC Paper? Links and Resources Why Use FSC-certified Paper? Beyond Recycled Although recycled fibres are often considered the only alternative for responsible papers, they can only meet 35% of current paper consumption, and not all paper can be 100% recycled. In fact, not all recycled fibre is good. Where does the recycled fibre come from, and if a paper is only partially recycled, where does the fresh fibre come from? With FSC- certified paper you are guaranteed that both fresh and recycled fibre come from forest-friendly sources that meet the highest international standards.

21. There are over 100 lines of FSC-certified papers and envelopes available in Canada Uncoated Free Sheet Coated Free Sheet Coated Covers Fine Text & Covers Bonds & Writing Digital Envelopes Newsprint Copy Paper What is Available as FSC-certified? Introduction to the FSCWhat is FSC Paper? Why Use FSC Paper? Links and Resources

22. FSC papers are available through the following retailers and merchants: Where Can I Buy FSC Paper? Introduction to the FSCWhat is FSC Paper? Why Use FSC Paper? Links and Resources Baldwin Paper Company www.baldwinpaper.com Buntin Reid Paper JBR La Maison du Papier www.epaperhouse.com Concept Paper Inc. www.conceptpaper.ca Dye and Durham www.dyedurham.ca Gould Paper (Canada) Ltd. www.gouldcanada.com Grand and Toy www.grandandtoy.com Paperlinx Canada Limited www.paperlinx.com Paper Mill Store, The www.thepapermillstore.com STAPLES Business Depot www.staples.ca Transworld Paper Inc. www.ambroseinternational.com Unisource Inc. www.unisource.ca West World Paper www.westworldpaper.com Xpedx Canada Inc www.xpedx.ca

23. Introduction to the FSCWhat is FSC Paper? Why Use FSC Paper? Links and Resources Printing with FSC Papers If you would like to promote your use of FSC papers by including the FSC product label, you will need to print the materials with an FSC- certified printer. Part of the Chain of Custody, certified printers are authorized to apply the FSC logo and product label to printed materials such as annual reports, brochures, invitations, business cards etc. There are over 500 certified print locations across Canada.

24. Links and Resources

25. FSC Canada Website : Find FSC-certified Paper: www.fsccanada.org/FSCPaper.htm List of FSC Papers and Suppliers: www.fsccanada.org/FSCPaper.htm List of FSC Printers: www.fsccanada.org/FSCPrinters.htm Develop a Green Procurement Policy: www.fsccanada.org/PaperProcurement.htm Introduction to the FSCWhat is FSC Paper?Why Use FSC Paper? Links and Resources

26. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) The Standard for Healthy Forests FSC-certified forest -Nova Scotia. © Jeff Amos 2006. Prints available through TREES Gallery www.treesgallery.com