fold faq Why should I become an FSC member?
FSC membership gives you the right to attend and vote as well as to formulate and submit motions at the General Assembly. It is at the General Assembly that important strategic decisions are made. As a member you can vote and run for the position of FSC Director and become part of the FSC Board of Directors. As a member, you will be the first to know. We maintain special email fora to keep you informed. In addition, and depending on how much you will want to get involved, there will be sporadic special meetings. FSC members are divided into Social, Environmental and Economic chambers. Each of these chambers are divided into North (industrialized countries) and South (developing countries). Each chamber carries the same vote. This guarantees that no one interest can dominate. Everybody who supports the idea of improved forest management around the world can become an FSC member. FSC is however a non-governmental organization and therefore welcomes governmental bodies to support FSC thro
