Maroc - TIMBERBIZ.COM.AU - A La Une - 17/Sep 01:02

Big retailers back Forest Week

From 20–26 September, retailers, NGOs, forest managers, manufacturers and consumers across Australia and New Zealand will come together for FSC Forest Week to highlight solutions and inspire action. Source: Timberbiz This year’s theme, “Do One Thing for Forests,” calls on everyone to take steps that add up to meaningful change. For consumers, that might mean choosing FSC-certified products or spreading the word. For businesses, it’s sourcing and stocking responsibly. And for forest managers, it’s their ongoing commitment to maintaining forests to FSC’s rigorous standards. Together, these actions protect forests and the people and wildlife that depend on them. Support for FSC Forest Week continues to build. In 2024, the campaign was backed by major retailers and NGOs, including Big W, Hallmark, Officeworks, Coles Group, ALDI, Mitre 10 New Zealand, Visy and WWF Australia. In 2025, even broader participation is expected, as organisations recognise the role FSC certification plays in meeting consumer demand for credible and sustainable supply chains. Reflecting on the campaign, Melanie Robertson, CEO of FSC Australia and New Zealand, said, “FSC Forest Week is about turning awareness into action. From forest managers caring for FSC-certified forests, to businesses sourcing and stocking responsibly, to consumers choosing certified products, every action makes a difference. Together, our community of certificate holders, members, licence holders and conscious consumers is driving responsible forestry to ensure forests thrive for generations to come”. FSC ANZ is encouraging everyone to get involved during FSC Forest Week by looking for the FSC label when they shop and sharing the message online with the hashtag #FSCForestWeek. Every choice counts and together, we can do one thing for forests.