FSC UK

We’re proud to once again sponsor the Small & Farm Woodland of the Year Award, recognising the woodland managers working at smaller scales to deliver real impact 👏

From tradition to FSC certification, Romania’s Maramureș community are protecting old‑growth forests while building their homes, churches and livelihoods from the wood that surrounds them.

Read the story: fsc.org/en/newscentr...

📷Photos by Jonathan Perugia

Applications are now open for the Professional Forester Apprenticeship 🌲

Gain paid hands-on experience, a Level 6 apprenticeship, BSc (Hons) and eligibility for Chartered Forester status.

⌛ Closes 23:55 on Sun 1 March 2026

👉 www.gov.uk/guidance/app...

Sustainable by Design: Border Oak From humble beginnings in a back garden, to market leaders on the world stage, Border Oak is a family-run business specialising in bespoke handmade oak frame structures and sustainable development.

Border Oak have championed sustainable construction since day one 🌳

This family-run business is known for its beautiful, bespoke handmade oak frame structures.

Learn how FSC-certification plays a central role in their work:
https://uk.fsc.org/newsfeed/sustainable-by-design-border-oak

Mapped: how the world is losing its forests to wildfires Wildfires now destroy twice as much tree cover per year as two decades ago – a crisis fuelled by climate change

Mapped: how the world is losing its forests to wildfires

Great news for Community Tree Nurseries!

As part of the Growing Together programme, The Tree Council, together with partners M&G and Defra, is delighted to pilot this small grants fund to support existing community tree nurseries.

📢We are hiring a Forests & Ecosystem Services Officer.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to drive forward our approach to independent verification and data-driven claims about ecosystem services in forestry projects.

👉More info: https://uk.fsc.org/contact-us/vacancies

The FSC UK team are taking a break over Christmas🎄
Tomorrow (23 December) is our last day in the office. We will be back in on 5 January.
Wishing everyone a wonderful festive break and a Happy New Year! ✨

📢We are hiring a Forests & Ecosystem Services Officer.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to drive forward our approach to independent verification and data-driven claims about ecosystem services in forestry projects.

👉Find out more & apply: uk.fsc.org/contact-us/v...

YouTube video by FSC International FSC Basics: False Claims

Some companies falsely claim to use FSC-certified materials, and FSC does not take this lightly.

When investigations of these cases reveal clear evidence of false claims, FSC blocks the company from the FSC system🚫

Watch to learn more👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0W-a...

30 Years of FSC UK: Looking back at 2015-2025 This year marks a special milestone, FSC UK’s 30th anniversary. As we celebrate three decades of promoting responsible forest management, we’ve taken the opportunity to reflect on our journey. In this...

🥳To celebrate our 30th anniversary, we've been looking back at some of our highlights from over the years.

This time, we're looking at our most recent chapter: 2015–2025, when consumer recognition of the FSC logo soared from 44% to 76%.

Learn more: uk.fsc.org/newsfeed/30-...

(controlled wood is not from FSC-certified forests but it mitigates the risk of the material originating from unacceptable sources).

🌿 FSC Mix: All forest-based materials in products or packaging are made from a mix of materials from FSC-certified forests, recycled materials, and/or FSC controlled wood...

🌿 FSC Recycled: All the forest-based materials in products or packaging have been verified as being 100% recycled (either post-consumer or pre-consumer reclaimed materials).

🌿 FSC 100%: All forest-based materials in the products or packaging are sourced from well-managed FSC-certified forests.

Lots of people recognise the FSC logo, but do you know what the three FSC labels mean? 🌳

Learn more: uk.fsc.org/what-is-fsc/...

Climate change falls over 20% behind top global concern in 2025, new Ipsos survey reveals

The latest FSC consumer study, conducted by Ipsos, provides insights into forest and climate concerns – and the actions consumers hope to take to help protect the planet.

Read the full report and learn more about FSC's growing recognition and trust among consumers. ⬇️
uk.fsc.org/newsfeed/cli...

Public feels positively about dead and decaying trees, finds new research - Forest Research Three-quarters of visitors felt neutral, happy, or very happy about a visible dead or decaying tree.

Site managers are often unsure how visitors perceive dead & decaying trees in the landscape.

📘 Full report: forestresearch.gov.uk/news/public-...

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Did you know that, unlike most organisations, FSC’s direction and focus are shaped directly by its members?

Next week, at the FSC General Assembly 2025, FSC’s 1,200+ members from 90+ countries will come together to shape the future of responsible forest management🌳

Learn more: ga.fsc.org/en/news

📢 Big news: An independent benchmarking study by Assurance Services International (ASI) confirms that FSC provides companies with the tools they need to meet the requirements of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

Read more 👉 uk.fsc.org/newsfeed/asi...

FSC UK Celebrates 30th Anniversary On 25th September 2025, FSC UK marked a major milestone, our 30th anniversary, with our Annual Members’ Meeting followed by a celebratory event at the WWF Living Planet Centre. The event brought toget...

We recently celebrated FSC UK’s 30th anniversary🎉

FSC members and stakeholders came together to reflect on three decades of progress.

As we look ahead, the message is clear: the work is far from over, and the commitment to forests, people, & planet is stronger than ever. uk.fsc.org/newsfeed/fsc...

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Soundscapes reveal higher biodiversity in FSC-certified forests in Gabon

Good news for endangered wildlife in Central Africa 🐘

A recent study using ecoacoustics found that FSC-certified forest concessions in Gabon support significantly higher biodiversity than non-certified forests.

👉 Read more: fsc.org/en/newscentr...

Join ZSL & FSC UK for our Sustainable Forestry Forum, bringing together leaders in forestry, finance, policy and supply chains.

📅 16 October 2025
📍 ZSL London Zoo, Regent’s Park
⌚ 13:00-17:30, with food, drinks & networking

Find more info and register here: uk.fsc.org/newsfeed/sus...

Woodland Trust receive certification to verify impacts on soil and water The Woodland Trust are the first major landowner in the UK to achieve FSC Verified Impact certification, demonstrating how their activities will impact the restoration and enhancement of ecosystem ser...

The Woodland Trust are the first major landowner in the UK to achieve FSC Verified Impact certification, demonstrating the poritive impact of their activities on the restoration and enhancement of ecosystem services 👏🌱

Find out more: bit.ly/46xFsX2

💡 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗨𝗗𝗥 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲?

Join FSC's webinar exploring the latest EUDR developments. Hear from policymakers, competent authorities, and key stakeholders.

📅24 September at 12:00 BST.

Register here: fsc-int.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) first to roll out tyres made with over 70% renewable and recyclable materials

Last year, Jaguar Land Rover made an industry-first commitment to use tyres containing FSC-certified natural rubber👏

Now, they are introducing newly developed tyres made with over 70% renewable and recycled materials ♻️

Learn more: uk.fsc.org/newsfeed/jag...

Looking back at the world's first FSC-certified project As part of FSC UK’s 30th anniversary celebrations, we’re looking back on some of our highlights from over the years, including the world’s first FSC-certified project, Westside Apartments.

Did you know that the world’s first FSC-certified project was in the UK?

Westside Apartments in Ilford is a 73-home timber-framed housing complex built using 100% FSC certified timber✅🌳

Discover how this pioneering project paved the way for FSC in construction: uk.fsc.org/newsfeed/loo...

🌳 Do you own or manage oak trees? Join the #ForestLab Oak Health project and work with researchers from Forest Research, Sylva Foundation and @aberuni.bsky.social

📷 Spend 30 minutes recording oak health on your land.

Sign up today: ow.ly/Gxus50Wy0kB
More info: ow.ly/k8XU50Wy0kC

🌳Forests: Earth's thermostat under threat🌍

New data from WRI, Global Forest Watch, and Land & Carbon Lab reveals extreme fires caused forests to absorb far less #carbon than usual in 2023 & 2024, weakening their cooling effect.

More on what this means 👉 go.wri.org/carbon-sinks