Animal welfare in FSC-certified forests
In this video, we present a groundbreaking study conducted by Utrecht University with the support of WWF and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). Published in the prestigious journal Nature on April 10, 2024, the research highlights the effectiveness of wildlife conservation measures in FSC-certified forest concessions.
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FSC certification protects wild animals in tropical rainforests
Yuri Wertz, a biologist at Utrecht University, conducted a large-scale study in Central Africa with WWF. It shows for the first time that FSC-certified forestry sustainably protects wildlife.
How the study works
Over 1.3 million photos were analyzed using camera traps in 14 forest concessions (FSC-certified and non-certified) in Congo and Gabon. Larger, endangered species in particular benefited from FSC conservation measures.
Effective measures against poaching
FSC-certified companies close old trails and finance anti-poaching patrols – important protective measures for endangered species such as elephants, leopards and gorillas.
A model for global responsibility
A quarter of tropical forests are under timber utilization – FSC can set standards here. Consumers around the world influence the state of remote ecosystems through their purchasing decisions.
