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Interest in forest certification is growing in Canada and various groups have pooled resources to develop standards under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Principles and Criteria. There is a need, however, to operate in a more coherent manner in order to develop consistent standards in all regions across North America. This project will strengthen the FSC forest certification system in Canada and contribute to a strong FSC presence in North America by supporting the work of regional standards development processes; sharing information within Canada and with the US and Mexico; and making information on certified forests and forest products available to the public. A credible, inclusive and consistent process to develop standards for forest management, and a well informed retail sector and public will create the market incentives to move forest managers along an environmental and socially responsible path.
Forest Stewardship Council
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
http://www.web.net/fscca
For more information about this grant, please contact the CEC Secretariat.
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Canada 
