Pesticides strictly regulated The use of pesticides and pest management in the forestry industry is a subject of widespread debate.
For FSC, having a clear pesticides policy, and keeping it up to date with changing global circumstances and new technologies, is essential.
In short, our pesticides policy outlines our commitment to ensure that:
- the use of highly hazardous pesticides (HHP) in FSC-certified forests is reduced and managed responsibly when there is no alternative
- the use of the most hazardous chemical pesticides is eliminated
The policy is reviewed regularly, and takes into account both global differences and social, environmental and economic needs via a procedure that is transparent and monitored.