Reports and updates from APRIL’s independent advisory groups and responses to stakeholder questions and concerns
This article is a response to commentary published last week by Earthsight regarding APRIL and its ongoing engagement with Forest Stewardship Council. APRIL Group has been engaged in its Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) re-association process
The Independent Peat Expert Working Group (IPEWG) was established to help APRIL fulfill the commitments in its Sustainable Forest Management Policy (SFMP 2.0) related to its peatland operations.
The Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) held its 11th meeting on 12 – 15 September, 2017 in Pangkalan Kerinci, Riau to discuss updates related to peatland management, suppliers’ compliance with the Sustainable Forest Management Policy 2.0
The Independent Peatland Expert Working Group (IPEWG) was established to support APRIL by providing science-based information and recommendations on the practical implementation of its obligations, policy commitments and 4Cs philosophy (Good for Community, Country, Climate
The Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) held its tenth meeting on 23-25 May, 2017 in Pangkalan Kerinci, Riau to discuss items including the status of Action Plans and SAC’s prior recommendations, research and development for yield