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Edition N°38
December 2009


18/12/09
SUCCESSFUL COURSE FOR INTERNAL AUDITORS FOR CoC 2009
From 16 to 18 of December was held in Santiago the CERTFOR Chain of Custody for Auditors Training course. This course was targeted for those looking to become Internal Auditors and Leaders Auditors for the CERTFOR / PEFC Certification System.
CERTFORCHILE thanks each participant by the enthusiasm and have contributed to the pleasant atmosphere of learning and camaraderie that developed during the days of the course.
Source: CERTFORCHILE


27/12/2009
TORRASPAPEL LAUNCHES A NEW METALVAC METALLIZED PAPER CATALOGUE
Torraspapel, part of the Lecta Group, presents the new sample collection of its Metalvac range of papers, a product specifically designed for manufacturing beverage labels, especially beer, inner liners for cigarette packets, flexible packaging, and self-adhesive labels. All of Torraspapel’s metallized paper holds PEFC and FSC chain-of-custody forestry certification.
Source: Packaging essentials.


21/12/2009
VIVE! MAGAZINE IS NOW ECOLOGICAL
The publication of the magazine reaffirmed his commitment to VTR (owner of the magazine) to the environment through working with Morgan Impresores who have received PEFC Chain of Custody certification, which ensures good reforestation and forest management used for the manufacture of paper for the Journal Vive!. This magazine is the largest circulation in the country.
Source: Revista Vive!.


21/12/2009
GREEN STAR RATING TO FOCUS ON LEGAL TIMBER
The Green Building Council of Australia has cited the use of illegally logged timber to justify a policy change that allows timber certified by the Australian Forestry Standard to gain ‘’green’’ points when used in housing and commercial buildings.
The GBCA’s revised Green Star timber credit scheme, effective from January 1, recognises the Australian Forestry Standard (AFS) alongside the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
Source: Then Sydney Morning Herald


11/12/2009
PEFC CERTIFIED CHRISTMAS TREE FOR THE VATICAN CITY
In what is now an annual tradition at the Vatican, a Christmas tree has been delivered to Rome which will take pride of place in St. Peter’s Square. The tree comes from a PEFC-certified forest in the Walloon Region of Belgium. PEFC Italy will be offsetting the CO2 emissions resulting from the tree’s transportation and lighting and so at the official ceremony when the lights are switched on, Pope Benedict XVI will receive a truly environmentally friendly Christmas gift.
Source: What they think



03/12/2009
PEFC INTERNATIONAL APPOINTS NEW PRESIDENT
William Street was elected new Chairman of PEFC International on the organization’s General Assembly held in Paris between 11 and 13 November. For the first time in history that a union leader agrees to a position in a global organization for forest certification.
Source: Infurma


OTHER INTEREST NEWS

19/12/2009

CARBON MARKET IN LATIN AMERICA STILL HAS A LOT TO MATURE, BUT THE POTENTIAL IS ENORMOUS
Source: América Economía

15/12/2009

DETAILS OF THE SCOTTISH CLIMATE CHANGE LAW
Source: Agroinformación

14/12/2009

RUSSIAN STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF FORESTS TO HOLD BACK CLIMATE CHANGE
Source: Lignum


14/12/2009 HAS POTENTIAL TO BECOME REGIONAL CENTER FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY
Source: Lignum
14/12/2009 USE OF BIOFUELS IN CHILE STILL GAINING CROSS SUPPORT
Source: Lignum