According to the data collected, global certification has increased by 3.7 million ha since the end of 2016, totalling 431.4 million ha as of mid-2017.
Of this area, 16.5% was FSC and PEFC certified. Double certification exists in 31 countries.
As a result to requests from stakeholders, FSC and PEFC will publish double certification figures annually with the cut-off date being the end of June of each year.
For more information: https://ic.fsc.org/en/news-updates/id/1876
FSC and PEFC joint statement
Contact: John Hontelez, Chief Advocacy Officer, j.hontelez@fsc.org