All the big enterprises in forestry and forest industry are involved in the continuing process as well as the leading environmental organizations and the trade unions concerned. Without this rapidly growing interest from abroad this work on an integrated economic, ecological and social certification of forestry would not have become as successful as it has been so far. For the trade unions and the workers, the FSC-standard has meant that jobs are secured, that working conditions are improved, that professional and environmental education and training is guaranteed and that a professional role in sustainable forestry has been developed. Lessons Learned Gathering international support and awareness. Gathering consumers support and awareness Participation and collaboration of all major actors.
Voluntary programs can produce effects if they are participatory in their approach.
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