FSC is launching public consultations on the following processes:
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Principles, Criteria and Indicators (PCI) Revision
Consultation open 1 October – 30 November 2025. Take part on the FSC Consultation Platform.
- Development and revision of FSC Country Requirements
Consultation open 1 October – 30 November 2025. Take part on the FSC Consultation Platform. -
Chain of Custody Standards
Consultation open 15 November 2025 – 15 January 2026
Supporting Webinars
To support these consultations FSC is hosting a series of webinars to present the key proposed changes and respond to clarifying questions from stakeholders. Go ahead and sign up for the webinars by registering in the links below!
- Forest Management Certification Consultation Webinar (PCI + Country Requirements)
Learn about the two consultations and help shape the future of FSC Forest Management Certification. FSC is revising its core forest management standards, the Principles & Criteria and International Generic Indicators (PCI), as well as the procedures on how these are adapted to Forest Stewardship Standards. This webinar will walk stakeholders through the main topics of the consultations and how to participate effectively.
On: 14 October 2025: 8am Register here and 3pm Register here
- Developing and Revising FSC Country Requirements
This webinar is dedicated to exploring the procedures around how to develop and revise FSC country requirements, including FSC Forest Stewardship Standards. The webinar outlines the key topics, including outcome orientation and risk-based approaches.
On: 13 November 2025 at 8am Register here and 3pm Register here.
- Revising FSC’s Principles, Criteria and Indicators (PCI) for Responsible Forest Stewardship
Join us at this webinar focused on the key topics of the conceptual consultation on revising FSC’s Principles, Criteria and Indicators (PCI). Explore ideas on how to make FSC’s forest management standards more user focused and outcome oriented, as well as exploring other key topics such as climate and biodiversity. Learn how to participate in the consultation and raise questions there – see you then!
On: 20 November 2025 at 8am Register here and 3pm Register here
- Revising FSC’s Chain of Custody Standards
This webinar will explore the changes in the draft of the revised Chain of Custody standards. Learn how streamlining and risk based approaches(and more) were considered and how to participate in the consultation.
On: 18 November 2025 at 8am Register here
On: 3 December 2025 at 3pm Register here