Saturday, 01 May 2021
How FSC Congo Basin is working to Certify 15 million Hectares of Gabon’s Forest Concessions
The Government of Gabon has issued a groundbreaking decision to certify 100% of Gabonese forest concessions to FSC Standards. This project is supported through a grant from the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. read more …
Wednesday, 28 April 2021
New FSC Forest Management certificate holder in East Africa
© Annah AgashaNile Fibre Board (NFB), a subsidiary of Nile Plywoods, becomes the newest FSC Forest Management certificate holder in Uganda after taking over Global Woods AG. read more …
Wednesday, 28 April 2021
In Uganda, the FSC certified Busoga Forestry Company helps local communities access potable water.
© Busoga Forestry CompanyWith 25 years of operations in Uganda, Busoga Forestry Company Ltd has a long history of helping communities. In addition to their plantation activities, the company supports community initiatives to improve water access for domestic use in nearby villages. read more …
Wednesday, 28 April 2021
FSC Congo Basin launches an environmental awareness campaign in Libreville, Gabon
In April 2021, the regional office of FSC Congo Basin in Gabon and the consulting firm TEREA have jointly organized environmental education sessions in the elementary school Gros Bouquet 1 in Libreville, Gabon. read more …
Wednesday, 28 April 2021
FSC Congo Basin celebrates International Forest Day in Gabon
© FSCOn the occasion of the celebration of the International Day of Forests, March 27, 2021, the regional office of FSC Congo Basin, represented by Mr. George Akwah Neba, coordinator of FSC Congo Basin, and Ms. Nathalie Bouville, FSC Africa Communication Manager, took part in a planting activity. read more …
Tuesday, 27 April 2021
Introducing South Africa’s Women in Forestry initiative
© Khosi MavimbelaInterview with Women in Forestry Chairwoman and South Forestry Sector Charter Council (FSCC) Executive Director Khosi Mavimbela read more …