Business View Oceania

47 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 4, ISSUE 12 Australia.” In a country that has been ravaged by forest wars, this achievement speaks to FSC ANZ’s unique ability to bring stakeholders together and build consensus. FSC ANZ has two major educational projects currently in operation in Australia and New Zealand; the Knowledge Tree series, and FSC Fridays. Mr. Paull elaborates, “The Knowledge Tree series has recently been re-released with great success. Essentially, it is a series of training packages and opportunities that cover a wide range of issues we regularly see in the industry. We have three core course areas geared towards Forest Management certificate holders, Chain of Custody certificate holders, and Promotional License holders. We see it as a fantastic training opportunity, and we’ve got quite a few potential course developments planned.” FSC Friday is a global campaign promoted by FSC International that encourages members and certificate holders to carry out events that support the growth of the organisation alongside their own business and raise environmental awareness in their local community. Looking to the future, FSC ANZ plans to continue fostering relationships with key providers across the country, strengthen their foothold in other areas around the Oceania region, and to continue in the development and promotion of the organisation’s newest venture- Ecosystem Services Provisions. Mr. Paull provides an explanation of their plan for its implementation. “Our Ecosystem Services Provisions isn’t a formal standard or certification, but it is a recognition. We have recently seen a real shift in the industry that looks at the inherent value of forests in a broader way, not just as being useful for production and resources, but through things like biodiversity, soil and water quality, cultural heritage, and carbon within the forest. Ecosystem Services Provisions are about encouraging awareness surrounding these values, and helping providers develop an economically viable argument for an increased focus on climate change.” Finally, FSC ANZ would like to mention their FOREST STEWARDSHI P COUNC I L AUSTRAL I A AND NEW ZEALAND