fold faq What changes do FSC rules require foresters to make?
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 FSCs social and environmental requirements the highest. The 10 principles and 56 criteria form the basis for all FSC forest management standards. Based on these 10 principles, the FSC has developed further rules (called policies or standards) that further define and explain certain requirements stipulated in the 10 principles. Here is a summary of some of the points the FSC Principles and Criteria require. Many of the points listed below will appear almost basic but in many places, even these basic requirements are not fulfilled. This is where FSC can have the biggest positive impact. • Prohibit conversion of forests or any other natural habitat • Respect of international workers rights
