The Wonderful World of Forest Certification
Meanwhile, Back in the Forest…
Back in 1993, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) was formed as a means to address the destruction of the world’s forest resources and to promote sustainable forest practices. Prior to that time, although the concern existed, there was no way to address the issue credibly under a transparent system in an organized fashion.
Vic Nathan Barkin has more than 35 years of experience in the printing, paper and wood products industries and currently owns a consulting practice specializing in business development, workflow, and technology implementation, focusing on “Green Procurement and Production” practices. Vic is a QMS Lead Auditor certified to ISO 9001:2008 standards, is a consultant for the Rainforest Alliance as an FSC Chain of Custody and Controlled Wood senior auditor, is an FSC, SFI and PEFC lead auditor for PricewaterhouseCoopers and SGS North America, and has engaged in more than 700 site assessments and audits.
