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FSC Promotional Licence Holder’s Forum

FSC ANZ is hosting The Promotional Licence Holder’s Forum once again. Building on the success of the 2023 event, this exclusive gathering is designed to provide Promotional Licence Holders and their teams with an in-depth understanding of the positive environmental, social, and economic impacts supported by an FSC promotional licence. Source: Timberbiz

In celebration of 30 years of FSC, this forum will offer a valuable opportunity to reflect on its collective achievements across Australia and New Zealand.

Attendees will gain insights into sustainable forestry through engaging presentations from guest speakers, and a detailed overview of FSC Aligned for EUDR.

Guest speakers include Kelly Williamson, Tree Crop Manager, Timberlands Pacific who will introduce the work of Australian FSC-certified forestry organisation Timberlands Pacific and discuss the organisation’s engagement with First Nations peoples and the traditional fire management practice of cultural burning.

This session will provide insights into TPPL’s sustainable forest management practices and the significance of their FSC certification.

Julie Roberts, Head of Sustainability, Mitre 10 New Zealand will speak on the History and Benefits of Mitre 10’s Partnership with FSC and explore the history of Mitre 10’s partnership with FSC and why they chose to be both Promotional Licence Holders and Chain of Custody certificate holders.

This session will highlight the benefits and value of this approach and provide examples of how Mitre 10 has leveraged its relationship with FSC in its communications, marketing, and messaging.

Other FSC ANZ Presentations:

  • Melanie Robertson, CEO of FSC Australia and New Zealand
  • Sarah Day, Engagement and Communications Manager, FSC ANZ
  • Stefan Jensen, Policy and Standards Manager, FSC ANZ
  • Jen Nicita, Trademarks and Partnerships Manager, FSC ANZ.

The forum will be held on 20 August from 10am to 12 noon (Australia) or 12noon to 2pm in New Zealand. The event will be conducted via Zoom. Contact [email protected] for registration.