PNG first accredited FSC working group in Oceania
Posted on March 8th, 2008
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Working Group in Papua New Guinea (PNG) is now accredited. This makes Papua New Guinea the first FSC accredited Working Group established in Oceania. The Working Group is developing national forest management standards for the country in line with FSC’s Principles and Criteria. Forests known for their rich biodiversity cover 65% of Papua New Guinea. The island of New Guinea holds the largest remaining intact block of tropical forests in the Asia-Pacific region.