Sadly, flooding has become almost a way of life for millions of homeowners across the UK. The problem is so recurrent and widespread that the government was forced to step in with the launch of Flood Re, a scheme to support homeowners in flood-risk areas to find affordable insurance. Recognition of the role of tree planting in flood prevention is on the rise but not everyone is in agreement about the detail.

FSC Director General Kim Carstensen explains that the way Canada is dealing with its many complex forestry challenges could set the benchmark for others to follow.

FSC certified forests in Indonesia are helping to safeguard endangered species whilst producing timber for a number of applications.