Open Knowledge (FSC OK)

This document is based on my experience of forestry operations in many countries on all continents. I have participated in and followed the development of the rational sustainable forest management concepts in use today in commercial forestry all over the world. I also have a long experience as a participant in the important and never-ending debate about environmental issues in forestry. As part of the work, I have interviewed key people in several countries involved in the present decision-making process as regards sustainable forest management concepts and certification issues. A special questionnaire was also sent to important large forest owners or forest leaseholders in North America and elsewhere. Due to time constraints, it has not been possible within this report to cover the whole area covered by temperate and boreal forests. This deficiency is most pronounced for parts of Asia.