The Forest Stewardship Council has launched a fund to support FSC certification among small private, family, and community forest owners, or "smallholders." In the first year, €420,000 will be distributed from the fund."Smallholders are a cornerstone of the FSC system," said Kim Carstensen, Director General of FSC International. "This fund is designed to help them - and the forests they manage - benefit from the FSC marketplace".
"We know the benefits of FSC certification for landowners of all sizes, but smallholders face some unique challenges. With relatively modest amounts of support, we can help create new opportunities for these landowners and managers" said Carstensen.
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