Press Releases

The revised FSC-PRO-30-006 Ecosystem Services Procedure V2-0 is the conclusion of a more than two-year revision process and offers managers of FSC-certified forests and sponsors improved and new ecosystem services impacts, more robust impact demonstration requirements, clearer promotion and sponsorship requirements among other improvements! FSC-PRO-30-006 Ecosystem Services Procedure offers a voluntary framework to demonstrate the positive impact of responsible forest management pra

Irving Forest Products, which owns and operates wood processing facilities in Maine and New York State, will acquire the Masardis Sawmill in Masardis, Maine. The sale will close January 5, 2025. Previously owned by Groupe Lebel, the Masardis operation has a long history of producing random-length spruce and fir lumber. It currently employs 80 people and has the capacity to produce 115 million board feet annually. The sawmill is located within close proximity to Irving&rsqu

UPM has been listed as the only forest and paper industry company in the Dow Jones Global and European Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for the years 2024-2025. The indices cover environmental, social and governance aspects of responsibility. We are committed to creating value for our customers by using sustainable, renewable resources, reducing our environmental footprint, and increasing our positive societal impact. Sustainability is a core strategic value for UPM,” says Sami L

Valmet has appointed David Nelson as interim Head of Valmet's North American business, succeeding Jukka Tiitinen as of January 1, 2025. He will assume this interim role in addition to his current responsibilities as Vice President, Sales and Marketing, North America. Nelson brings over 35 years of expertise in pulp, paper, and related industries, with a proven track record of leadership and strategic impact. Prior to his current role, he led Valmet's Services Sales Team in N

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI), I am pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Haakstad as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of COFI. Kim Haakstad brings a wealth of experience and expertise to COFI, with over two decades of leadership in executive roles across government, industry, and stakeholder relations. A seasoned strategist and relationship builder, Kim has consistently demonstrated her ability to navigate comple

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) International is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Kutulakos as FSC’s first Regional Director of North America, effective 1 January 2025. This strategic appointment marks a key moment in FSC’s ongoing expansion and reinforces its mission to promote responsible forest management across the United States and Canada.  Kutulakos, a seasoned executive with extensive experience in multinational business operations and strate

Participate in the consultation on the revised Continuous Improvement Procedure to align with ISO 17065 Conformity assessment Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services. The consultation is open from 18 December 2024 – 24 January 2025. The general certification body requirements (FSC-STD-20-001) are currently amended to ensure conformity with the ISO standard 17065 for bodies certifying products, processes and services. These amendments have triggere

Metsäliitto Cooperative has signed a new EUR 200 million sustainability-linked revolving credit facility with a syndicate of eight banks. This new credit facility refinances the existing EUR 200 million facility signed in December 2018 and will be used for general corporate purposes. The facility has a tenor of five years and includes two one-year extension options. The pricing mechanism of the revolving credit facility is linked to two of Metsä Group's ambitious susta

After five years of effort, Taiwan has achieved a significant milestone in the Asia-Pacific region, with 100% of public forests now certified under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The certification covers nearly 1.6 million hectares, representing 71.5% of Taiwan’s total forest area—the highest certification rate in the region. The Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency of the Ministry of Agriculture introduced the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification sys

Mondi Swiecie mill in Poland has safely concluded its largest maintenance shut of 2024.    A maintenance shut is when we stop operations to perform planned works so that everything runs reliably. For our Swiecie mill, this means conducting checks and replacing equipment with the aim of reducing emissions and improving energy efficiency. Preparing for a maintenance shut is a monumental task that involves months of planning and coordination. There are several stages,