As we approach the end of the year, we want to celebrate our collective achievements as a global organization of forest stewards. Together with our network and partners, we have worked to protect and conserve what lies at the core of our mission - biodiversity in the world’s forests. Take a look at the key positive impacts that responsible forest stewardship has had on biodiversity in 2024! 🐘 FSC-certified forests in Gabon and the Republic of Congo support more large mammals, including endangered species, than non-certified forests. 🌳 In Poland, the updated FSC Standard prioritizes the protection of rare ecosystems and old-growth forests, supporting biodiversity hotspots and iconic species like the European bison and brown bear. 🌱 The Fast-Tracking Biodiversity Assessment, led in collaboration with @WWF and @IKEA, shows FSC certification’s positive impact, from protecting over 300 threatened species in Brazil to setting aside 460% more area for forest conservation than required by law in Finland. These efforts highlight the critical role of sustainable forestry in protecting biodiversity. To find out more about our ongoing work, visit: https://lnkd.in/gMT6J6Nv #FSCStandards #ForestsForAllForever #FSC2024 Forest Stewardship Council - Eastern Africa
