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IGI Ambassadors

Africa

Congo Basin

Name Mathieu Auger-Schwartzenberg

Country Cameroun, Gabon, République Centrafri-caine, République du Congo, République Démocratique du Congo

Organization FSC - Forest Stewardship Council

FSC Rela-tionship

FSC Coordonnateur Sous-Régional pour le Bassin du Congo

E-mail address [email protected]

Message

Les processus de consultation des Indicateurs Génériques Internationaux développés par le FSC Inter-national sont les prémices à la révision et à l’adaptation des Standards FSC (régional et nationaux) pour la certification des forêts du Bassin du Congo, qui seront utilisés ultérieurement par tous les or-ganismes de certification lors d’audits FSC. Il est donc crucial que tous les partenaires (détenteurs de certificats, organismes de certification, sociétés désireuses de se lancer dans la démarche de certifica-tion, Administrations, ONG, société civile) aient la même compréhension et des réponses claires à leurs préoccupations. N’hésitez pas à me contacter pour cela.

East Africa

Name Paul Opanga

Country East Africa Sub region, based in Nairobi, Kenya

Organization FSC - Forest Stewardship Council

FSC Rela-tionship

FSC Sub Regional Coordinator for East Af-rica


Message

Why do think the IGI matter? The IGI matters because of the widening scope for stakeholders’ en-gagement. Engagements with communities as well as workers are the most captivating aspects of the envisioned process. Not forgetting the space that will be enhanced with the new dimensions on the Right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent (PFIC) to indigenous and local communities .In addition strength of forests in provision of environmental services takes the discussion notch much higher as well as the improved dimensions in forest management activities. How you can support the stakeholders in your country? Having gained knowledge serving as a mem-ber of the Transfer Procedure Working Group, I stand to share and work closely with stakeholders and improve the transfer procedure to the FSC Principles and criteria version 5 (FSC-STD-01-001 V5). The ongoing engagement with members of the Standard Development Group (SDG) in my daily work


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provides unique opportunity to support the stakeholders in the East Africa Sub region. While serving as IGI Ambassador ,it will further gives me the opportunity to engage actors at national, international and sub-regional processes and discussions around standard development which are on the rise, which further enhances my visibility both at the political and business level and thus profile FSC work in the East Africa sub region. Noting the East Africa sub region has emerging private plantation investors and small holders that would want to be engaged in IGI process as part of enhancing accessibility, I am willingly to walk along with the existing as well as the potential stakeholders and share information on how the IGI will en-hance opportunities and mitigate challenges that inhibit them from participating in responsible forest management. I intend to hold meetings with stakeholders refer them to FSC websites and other sources of information to ensure that they are in line and updated with the IGI processes.

Name Edward Kosia Mupada

Country Uganda

Organization FSC National Focal Point for Uganda

FSC Rela-tionship

FSC National Focal Point for Uganda


Message

I have chosen to volunteer as IGI Ambassador because of the following reasons: I am the FSC National Focal Point for Uganda. I was actively involved, together with the Uganda FSC Standard Development Group, in the first consultation of the International Generic indicators (IGIs) process in Uganda and guided the process of submitting comments from Uganda stakeholders to FSC. I was trained by FSC (Gordian Fanso) in the first Africa regional workshop for the IGIs consultation process. I am a member of the FSC Motion8 Implementation Team as a representative for the Africa Network partners; there-fore my understanding of what is going on in the IGIs process is complementary to my role in the team. I have a vast experience in the Uganda forestry sector and I am known by many stakeholders in Uganda. I have been a facilitator in many successful stakeholder processes in Uganda.

Name Alois Mandlenkosi Mabutho

Country United Republic of Tanzania

Organization Green Resources AS

FSC Rela-tionship

FM Group Certification Manager


Message

Forests are an important part of our livelihoods. The revised FSC Principles and Criteria are important in the responsible management of forests. The IGI’s are the tool on the ground that will be used to achieve this. It is key that stakeholders, like you, have a better understanding of the IGI process, so that you can contribute to it more effectively. My role is to support you in your participation. I look forward to serving you.


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Southern Africa

Name Chris Burchmore

Country Southern African Sub region, based in South Africa

Organization FSC Regional Director - Africa

FSC Rela-tionship FSC Regional Director - Africa


Message

Why do think the IGI matter? It is a great opportunity to bring FSC together as one with all stakehold-ers. This consolidation brings about consistency in application, evaluation and monitoring to achieve well implemented and maintained responsible forest management practices across the world. How you can support the stakeholders in your country? Creating opportunities for engagement and providing where possible clarity on the IGI process to those stakeholders whom may not be repre-sented through SDG’s or other existing networks. To approach this in an open, transparent and effi-cient manner. Be a”sounding board” for stakeholders whom may have very specific detailed requests at a local level. To further provide clarity on the transfer process for the region and sub region and to continue with specific countries that are in the process of developing national standards so as to achieve target dates set.

Name John Stanley Branscombe Scotcher

Country South Africa

Organization ForestLore Consulting CC

FSC Rela-tionship

Former FSC National Representative for South Africa


Message

The development of the International Generic Indicators is, next to the revision of the Principles and Criteria, the most significant and complex project undertaken by a team of dedicated professionals. The objective to improve the consistency of FSC country standards across the world should be sup-ported by all who are concerned over the quality and applicability of the various country or regional FSC standards. The International Generic Indicators will be adopted, adapted, dropped/omitted or a new indicator developed which is specific to a country’s needs during the transfer process. I have re-ceived training in Bonn on the IGI process and am both willing and able to assist stakeholders on any queries they may have. If I cannot provide an immediate answer, I will consult with the IGI team and then get back to you. It is important that we get the generic indicators right by asking ourselves – (i) are they applicable globally for all types of forests; (ii) are they performance based; (iii) is the lan-guage clear and simple; (iv) are they specific (addressing one normative element); (v) are they meas-urable; do they use the present tense; are they restricted to the scope of the criterion; and finally, do they avoid redundancies? Please use the service I am offering if you have any questions on both the details or the process.

mailto:[email protected]



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Asia - Pacific

Name Colin William Maunder

Country New Zealand

Organization Timberlands Limited

FSC Rela-tionship

Coordinator of the New Zealand Standards Development Group


Message

Given their nature as the basis for national standards the IGIs are arguably the most important FSC policy development for some time, even more so than the revision of the Principles and Criteria. The second public consultation round represents the last formal opportunity to influence the content of IGIs and as Coordinator of our Standards Development Group I would like interested Kiwi’s to have an informed and fair opportunity to participate. I look forward to working with you.

Name Dr TR Manoharan

Country India

Organization

FSC Rela-tionship


Message

I welcome your support, cooperation and valuable suggestions to the IGI process. Let us work to-gether to make the IGIs relevant and applicable in the Indian context.

Name Takashi Shiomi

Country Japan

Organization FSC Japan

FSC Rela-tionship

FSC Japan


Message

IGI, developed for the first time in FSC history, serves as a basis of Forest Management audit as well as basis of developing National Forest Stewardship Standards is undoubtedly one of the most impor-tant FSC policy document. However, not many stakeholders are aware of its importance or its influ-ence in Japan mostly due to language barrier and limited information provided so far. Having experience of being an FM/COC auditor, I am able to help stakeholders in Japan to participate more proactively in this consultation process by providing more information in Japanese and facilitat-ing opportunities to know about and comment on the IGI. I am looking forward to supporting stakeholders and having their contribution.


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Name Sudarshan Chandra Khanal

Country Nepal

Organization Asia Network for Sustainable Agriculture and Bioresources (ANSAB)

FSC Rela-tionship

ForCES project


Message

Mr. Khanal has been involved with ANSAB, which has pioneered FSC certification in Nepal, and has been piloting Forest Certification for Ecosystem Services (ForCES) project in Nepal. He has academic background on Environmental Science and Management and has been continuously involved in im-plementing ForCES project and managing organizational communication matters as well. He has been working with different stakeholders working in forestry sector in Nepal including government, civil society organizations, and forest user groups. As the IGIs are complex and technical, but are important to ensure consistent application of the global P&C while national processes develop their indicators, he is ready to work with the stakeholders for making them understand and constructively engage in the IGI process.

Name Daniel Mackey

Country Australia

Organization FSC Australia

FSC Rela-tionship

FSC Australia


Message

FSC’s International Generic Indicators will be the backbone of how FSC’s unique approach to respon-sible forestry management is articulated and delivered around the world. This consultation period is an important opportunity for any Australian individuals or organisations who are interested in the economic, environmental and social viability of foresty in Australia and abroad to have their say.

Name Vu Thi Que Country Vietnam

Organization SNV

FSC Rela-tionship

SDG for Vietnam


Message

Given that the IGIs are the most important base for FSC National Standard development process and transfer process. As co-chair of SDG for Vietnam, actively involving in the second consultation round give the formal opportunity to have input the content of IGIs and update information to share the SDG in Vietnam.


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Name Junyen Lee

Country Taiwan

Organization National ChiaYi University

FSC Rela-tionship


Message

良好與負責任的森林經營對於台灣是重要的。

FSC發展的第五版森林經營標準其中所提供的國際性指標將會對台灣森林經營者在未來申請FSC

驗證時有所影響，因此本人願意當IGI

第二版初稿公眾諮詢的大使，居中協調台灣的權益關係方與FSC IGI發展單位進行意見的溝通。

Well-managed and responsible forest management is important in Taiwan. The FSC has developed and issued the Forest Management standard V.5. The IGI of this standard is developing and also in public consultation progress. It will affect forest managers who plan to apply for the FSC forest man-agement certification in Taiwan. Therefore, I would like to be a FSC IGI ambassador to communicate with stakeholders in Taiwan during the IGI’s public consultation process.

Name Ma Lichao

Country China

Organization FSC China

FSC Rela-tionship

FSC China; IGI Group - Regional Repre-sentative for Asia - Pacific


Message

Name Mihyun Seol

Country Republic of Korea

Organization KFRI ( Korea Forest Research Institute)

FSC Rela-tionship


Message

FSC 인증에 대해 자세히 알고 싶어하는 기업들에게 2008년부터 컨설팅을 제공해 왔습니다.

보다 정확한 내용을 제공하고자 FSC IGI담당자로 활동하게 됐습니다. IGI와 관련하여 국제 표준/기준/지표에

관련된 문의를 환영합니다.


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Europe + CIS

Name Karin Fällman

Country Sweden

Organization Sveaskog

FSC Rela-tionship

FSC Member - Economic North IGI Group – Chamber Representative


Message

As a member of the IGI-working group it is a given task to be an IGI-ambassador. I see that I in my role as ambassador may be able to explain the paths we have chosen in the IGI-group.

Name Henrik von Stedingk

Country Sweden

Organization

FSC Rela-tionship


Message

Swedish: Jag sitter som regional representant för Europa i IGI-gruppen och har varit med i utvecklingen av IGI förberedelserna för konsultationen. Jag tycker att det är viktigt med bra nationell konsultations proc-ess i Europas länder med deltagare från alla kammare, så att vi får en IGI som är relevant över hela Europas skogar. Jag kan bidra genom att informera IGI ambassadörer och FSC kontor runt i Europa om IGI och bidra att utveckla en bra nationell konsultationsprocess. English: I am regional representative for Europe in the IGI group and have been part in the development of the IGI and the consultation package. A good national consultation process in European countries with participation from all chambers is important to get an IGI relevant for all forests in Europe. I can con-tribute by informing IGI ambassadors and FSC Network Partners in Europe about the IGI and any prob-lems in designing a good national consultation process.

Name Rosario Galán

Country Spain / Europe & L.America

Organization FSC IC

FSC Reltions-hip

PSU – Forest Program IGI Coordinator


Message

As Coordinator for the IGIs, I can support stakeholders understand the process, as well as the second draft of the IGIs. Please feel free to contact me with any doubt you might have about the IGIs and all related issues. Thanks in advance for participating in the second consultation! Como Coordinadora de los IGI, puedo apoyar a las partes interesadas para entender el proceso, así como el segundo borrador de los IGIs. Por favor, no tengan problema en contactarme con cualquier



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duda que les pudiera surgir sobre los IGIs y cualquier otro tema relacionado con ellos. Gracias de an-temano por participar en la segunda consulta!

Name Tatiana Yanitskaya

Country Russia / CIS

Organization FSC Russia

FSC Reltions-hip

FSC Russia


Message

“Разработка единых международных индикаторов (ЕМИ) и перевод стандартов на них – очень сложный процесс. В FSC это происходит впервые, поэтому у всех возникает множество вопросов. Я буду рада на них ответить. Надеюсь, я смогу, потому что участвую в процессе разработки ЕМИ с самого начала. И очень этим горжусь» “Development of International Generic Indicators (IGI) and transfer of National Forest Stewardship Standards is a very complicated process. Such process takes place in FSC the first time, so, stake-holders have a lot of questions. I’ll be glad to reply. Hope I am able, because I participate in IGI devel-opment process from the very beginning. And I am proud with it”

Name Elena Bubko

Country Russia

Organization Russian National Office FSC

FSC Rela-tionship


Message

Я хочу стать послом единых международных индикаторов лесоуправления (International Generic Indicators, IGI), чтобы обеспечить открытое их обсуждение в Сибири и на Дальнем Востоке, обратную связь и единое их понимание. I want to be an IGI Ambassador to provide an open discussion of International Generic Indicators (IGI) in Siberia and the Far East, feedback and common understanding.

Name Patryk Waraksa

Country Poland

Organization FSC Poland

FSC Rela-tionship


Message

As an IGI Ambassador I would like to help in IGI process improvement, assist in any stakeholders’ pressing matters and answer IGI process related questions. /Jako Ambasador IGI chciałbym pomóc w usprawnieniu procesu IGI oraz służyć pomocą w naglących pytaniach i problemach związanych z procesem IGI



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Name Luis Javier Sánchez Hernando

Country Spain

Organization Ence, Energía y Celulosa (Cámara Econó-mica)

FSC Rela-tionship

SDG Spain member


Message

El objetivo de mi participación como embajador de los IGIs es transmitir la realidad de la gestión fo-restal en España, donde conviven muy diferentes ecosistemas naturales, con formaciones artificiales, y en donde la micro propiedad tiene un peso determinante en las áreas forestales de mayor intensi-dad de gestión, siendo importante hacer un enfoque adecuado a dichas situaciones desde los ámbitos ambiental, social y económico, de forma ampliamente participada. Los IGIs deben suponer una herramienta de armonización de los requisitos de FSC entre diferentes situaciones y, a la vez, adaptación a las realidades forestales de cada país. En ese sentido, su correcta formulación, debe permitir que los diferentes enfoques sistémicos sean tenidos en cuenta, que el marco FSC sea lo más homogéneo posible globalmente (como lo es el mercado de productos FSC), y deben permitir aprovechar al máximo el trabajo realizado hasta el momento por las iniciativas nacio-nales donde ya hay un desarrollo de estándares consolidado. Mi intención como embajador es actuar como puente entre las iniciativas que desarrolle al respecto FSC internacional y la iniciativa española, concretamente, con su grupo de trabajo de estándares, al que pertenezco. Asimismo, favorecer convergencias y establecer sinergias con iniciativas regionales similares, bien en las características de la gestión, bien en los tipos de problemas que se plantean en el desarrollo de la certificación FSC. Finalmente, contribuir a transmitir los avances a las partes intere-sadas y recabar de primera mano su feedback.

Name Indrek Talpsep

Country Estonia

Organization Hea Metsanduse Koda (FSC Estonia)

FSC Rela-tionship

FSC Estonia


Message

EN: The development of the Estonian FSC Forest Management Standard has been on hold for a while and with the new International Generic Indicators this process will be started once again. IGIs are a great opportunity to make FSC system more integral, assuring a more consistent quality worldwide. IGIs will be enforced together with the revised Principles and Criteria and because of this it is essential to have somebody on the national level to whom the stakeholders can turn to in order to get



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information. ET: Eesti FSC metsamajandamise standardi loomine on tükk aega seisnud ning uute rahvusvaheliste üldindikaatorite valmimisega saab ka Eesti standardi valmistamine kindlasti uue hoo sisse. Rahvusvahelised üldindikaatorid on hea võimalus muuta FSC süsteem veelgi terviklikumaks, tagades ühtlasema kvaliteedi üle kogu maailma. Kuna rahvusvaheliste üldindikaatoritega kaasnevad muuhulgas ka uued printsiibid ja kriteeriumid, on vajalik, et rahvuslikul tasemel oleks erinevatel huvigruppidel keegi konkreetne, kelle poole informatsiooni saamiseks pöörduda.

Name Sofie Tind Nielsen

Country Denmark

Organization

FSC Rela-tionship

FSC Denmark


Message

As the focal point for the IGI process and responsible for the revision of the Danish standard, I will ensure that I am up to date on the process. The IGIs will play an important role as a reference through the standard revision and I welcome any questions via email or phone. Som ansvarlig for opdateringen af den danske skovstandard følger jeg også udviklingen af de Interna-tionale Genetiske Indikatorer (IGI) tæt og velkommer derfor spørgsmål og kommentarer til indikatorerne og processen via email eller telefon. IGIerne vil fungere som en reference ved standard revisionen.

Name Guillaume Dahringer

Country France

Organization FSC France

FSC Rela-tionship

FSC France


Message

La définition d'indicateurs génériques internationaux est pour les acteurs français une étape impor-tante dans le processus d'adaptation national du standard de gestion forestière. C'est également une étape clef à l'échelle internationale pour entamer une harmonisation des différents standards na-tionaux. L'équilibre entre ces deux objectifs n'est pas simple à trouver. C'est pourquoi l'engagement du plus grand nombre d'acteurs, de gestionnaires, d'entreprises est nécessaire pour mettre en com-mun les différentes idées et visions dans le respect de l'esprit du FSC. N'hésitez pas à me contacter pour en savoir plus.


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Name Anniina Kostilainen

Country Finland

Organization FSC Finland

FSC Rela-tionship

FSC Finland


Message

I want to be an IGI Ambassador in order to support stakeholders in my country to get familiar with the new Principle and Criteria and the Indicators. I want the stakeholders to fully understand the purpose of the IGI's, and by that tranfer the existing National Standard to a new updated version according to IGI's. This will be done by meetings, seminars, presentations and information on the webpage.

Latin America

Name Maria Ines Miranda

Country Chile / Latin America

Organization SSC Americas

FSC Rela-tionship

IGI Group Regional Representative


Message

El conjunto de indicadores serán la forma como demostraremos prácticas de manejo responsable en el bosque. Necesitamos la opinión de todos y todas para que estos indicadores sean aplicables a todos los tipos de bosques, contextos ambientales y sociales de nuestra región! Siéntanse libres de contactarme via e-mail para responder preguntas y apoyarlos en el proceso de consulta.

Name Rodrigo Pedraza Contreras

Country Chile

Organization Agrupación de Ingenieros Forestales por el Bosque Nativo

FSC Rela-tionship


Message

Estimados, la base del FSC es la participación de las distintas partes interesadas. Los invitamos hacer sus comentarios a los indicadores genéricos internacionales, aún faltan varios temas que no están incluidos y es bueno que cada uno pueda hacer su aporte, especialmente en temas sociales.



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Name Claudia Cuiza Zúñiga

Country Chile

Organization FSC Chile

FSC Rela-tionship

FSC Chile


Message

Quiero ser Embajadora de los IGI, para incentivar a que las partes interesadas participen en los co-mentarios del segundo borrador de los IGI y además ser un medio que permita su comprensión y asis-tencia para resolver dudas sobre este proceso. I want to be Ambassador to the IGI, to encourage interested parties to participate in the comments of the second draft of the IGI and also be a means to enable their understanding and assistance in resolv-ing questions about this process.

Name João Carlos Augusti

Country Brazil

Organization Fibria Celulose S.A.

FSC Rela-tionship

FSC Member - Economic South IGI Group – Chamber Representative


Message

Eu me disponho a ser embaixador dos IGI para contribuir com o aperfeiçoamento do sistema FSC e suas transformações nos campos sociais e ambientais da cadeia produtiva da floresta. I propose to be an IGI Ambassador to contribute with the improvement of the FSC system and the transformations in social and environmental fields in the forest chain of custody. A importância dos IGIs estão na adequação dos P&C as realidades das florestas, pessoas, trabalhadores e economias ao redor do mundo. The important contribution of the IGI is to adapt and implement the P&C into worldwide forests, work-ers, communities and economies. Eu poderei contribuir na divulgação, alcance e engajamento dos stakeholders a partir do network e conhecimento adquirido nos últimos 2 anos participando do grupo de trabalho dos IGIs. I can contribute to the information, reach, and involvement of the stakeholders through the network, using the knowledge I have acquired during my participation of the IGI WG during the last 2 years.


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Name Fernanda Rodriguez

Country Brazil

Organization FSC Brazil

FSC Rela-tionship


Message

Pela primeira vez na história do FSC, os Princípios e Critérios foram revisados por membros das câma-ras ambiental, social e econômica. Agora é a vez de construirmos indicadores adequados ao mundo e ao Brasil. Estou à disposição para auxiliar no entendimento deste processo e auxliar para que ten-hamos a participação mais ampla e diversa possível. For the first time in the FSC´s history the Principles and Criteria were reviewed by members of the environmental, social and economic chamber. Now is the time to define indicators adequate to the world and to Brazil. I am available to help to carry on this process and promote the broadest and most diverse participation as possible.

Name Alan Ricardo de Moraes Rigolo

Country Brazil

Organization AMATA S.A (Economic Chamber) Vice-Chairperson FSC Brazil Board of Direc-tors

FSC Rela-tionship


Message

Estamos vivendo um marco na história do FSC. Pela primeira vez desde sua fundação, em 1993, os principais elementos dos padrões de certificação estão sendo discutidos e revistos. Em 2013 foram aprovados os novos P&C, e o desafio agora é, também pela primeira vez, elaborar indicadores genéricos internacionais (IGIs). Além de histórico, o momento é ainda mais relevante, pois estas definições influenciarão diretamen-te a rotina de auditorias, e precisamos voltar a garantir à ótima performance de campo que sempre caracterizou o sistema FSC – afinal, esta é uma das missões de sua fundação. Meu nome é Alan Rigolo, sou engenheiro florestal, e responsável pela certificação FSC de operações de florestas nativas e plantadas no Brasil, em áreas próprias e concessão do governo federal, dentro e fora da Amazônia. Atualmente estou como vice-presidente do Conselho Diretor do FSC Brasil. Desejo ser um embaixador dos IGIs pois acredito no valor do FSC como ferramenta de gestão de risco e de melhores práticas de manejo florestal responsável. Faço parte de diversas redes de relaciona-mento, as quais podem ser acessadas em prol de maior participação de atores brasileiros e latino-


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americanos, e onde acredito poder conduzir diálogos qualificados e motivadores para obter maior engajamento na discussão dos IGIs. We are living a milestone in the history of the FSC. For the first time since its foundation in 1993, the main elements of the certification standards are being discussed and reviewed. In 2013 were approved the new P&C, and the current challenge is – also for the first time -, develop-ing international generic indicators (IGIs). Besides being a historic moment, the moment is more relevant because these settings will directly influence the routine of audits, and we must return to ensure the optimal field performance that has always characterized the FSC system - after all, this is one of its founding missions. My name is Alan Rigolo, I am forester and responsible for the FSC certification of native forest and plantations in Brazil, in private areas and federal public concession - within and outside the Amazon. Currently, I am vice chairman of the Board of FSC Brazil. I wish to be an IGI ambassador because I believe in the value of FSC as a tool for risk management and as a guide for best practices of responsible forest management. I participate in several networking groups, which can be accessed in favor of greater participation of Brazilian and Latin American actors, and where I believe I can drive qualified and motivating dialogues for better engagement in the dis-cussion of IGIs.

North America

Name Gary Dodge

Country USA

Organization FSC US

FSC Rela-tionship

FSC US


Message

The IGIs are a key part of fostering consistency in interpretation and application of the revised Princi-ples and Criteria and in both national standards development processes as well as in areas where there are no FSC forest stewardship standards. As this is an inherently high priority project for FSC, we need to ensure that stakeholders from all chambers have access to the information they need to participate meaningfully and to develop knowledgeable perspectives on the IGIs.


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Name Keith M. Stagg

Country USA

Organization FSC-US

FSC Rela-tionship

FSC-US Staff (Policy and Standards Manag-er)


Message

The IGIs are the foundation of the revised Principles and Criteria. Broad and extensive stakeholder input is vital to ensuring they accurately reflect the core FSC values, provide the basis for meaningful and robust FM standards, and foster international consistency in the FSC system.

I am a staff member with FSC in the US, and for the past year have been intimately involved with the development of the IGIs as seen from a North American perspective. I am dedicated to working with the broad range of FSC stakeholders to help you understand the IGI process, the changes that lead to the current draft, and how you can provide continued meaningful consultation to ensure that the IGIs are a valuable foundation to the FSC system.

Name Al Thorne

Country USA

Organization Tembec

FSC Rela-tionship

P&C Committee


Message

I was an original member of the P&C committee that developed the Principles and Criteria that are the basis for the new IGI’s now being proposed. After spending over 3 years on this process, the group has always had a keen eye on the eventual IGI’s to come to ensure the P&C’s are translated into effec-tive indicators that achieve the balanced goals of ensuring forestry practices are socially responsible, environmentally appropriate, and remain economically viable. We were also keenly aware that many Organizations have been certified to FSC for some time so we needed to ensure the evolution of the IGI’s was not too drastic but addressed key gaps that had developed over the last 15+ years. We are also aware that we had to keep costs in line – especially for new entrants and SLIMF’s while not un-necessarily burdening larger Organizations. While balancing all these values, we wanted to ensure FSC maintains its worldwide credibility as the #1 certification that demonstrates sound sustainability. I believe the new IGI’s have addressed these items and look forward to working with each of you to promote awareness and understanding.


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Name Vivian Peachey

Country Canada

Organization FSC Canada

FSC Rela-tionship

Director of Standards and Policy FSC Canada


Message

Vivian joined FSC Canada in February 2013 and is responsible for providing advice, guidance and direc-tion on all aspects related to FSC Forest Management including revising standards, Controlled Wood and other related standard issues.

Name Elaine Marchand

Country Canada

Organization FSC Canada

FSC Rela-tionship

Manager FSC Canada. Eastern Canada Office


Message

Elaine joined the FSC Canada team in January 2013 and is responsible for coordinating the regional uptake of FSC Forest Management certification and supply chain development in Eastern Canada.

Name Orrin Quinn

Country Canada

Organization

FSC Relation-ship

Regional Manager FSC Canada. British Columbia Office


Message

Orrin Quinn joined FSC Canada in August 2013 and is responsible for the regional uptake of FSC Forest Management certification and supply chain development in Western Canada including the manage-ment of the Smallholder Program and uptake of FSC-certified solid wood in Canada

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