Södra is to offer Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification to its members because of the strong increase in demand for FSC-certified products.
It said FSC certification of forest owners gives Södra greater earnings capability. Members will have the option of dual certification (FSC, PEFC) or single certification under one of the standards.
Further information will be presented by Södra during the spring.
At present, 15,500 of Södra member estates are certified, representing 1.5 million ha – 66% of the Swedish forestry group’s membership area. From July 1 a higher certifciation premium will be paid to FSC and PEFC certified members, with the premium rising to SKr10 per m³.
