Beyond the Forest. INDIGENOUS RIGHTS IN FORESTRY.

Forest Stewardship Council
February 9, 2023
Category: Special Feature
Region: Canada, Canada East

BEYOND THE FOREST. An intimate look at the far reaching positive impacts of upholding Indigenous Peoples’ rights in the management and care of forests. Featuring Wahkohtowin Development, an Indigenous-led social enterprise rooted in sustainable land and forest management and FSC-certified forest management company, GreenFirst Forest Products. For FSC, diversity is a key cornerstone to ensure equality in our certification scheme, and in our organization, and this includes Indigenous Peoples’ rights. FSC Canada’s national forest stewardship standard requires forest managers to uphold Indigenous Peoples’ rights using FPIC (Free, Prior, and Informed Consent).

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