"We found that forest loss persisted globally with no evidence of decline in countries with higher levels of certification under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)." nature.com/articles/s44458-026…

Certification programs aren't working.
#environment #deforestation

Forest loss persists despite certification and protection - Communications Sustainability

Global forest loss continues with no evidence of reduction by certification or protection. Non-fire forest loss was positively associated with industrial roundwood and fuelwood production, and negatively associated with GDP per capita (2013–2023)

^Nature