The Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) announced Thursday (3-30-23) the withdrawal of the remaining forest management certificates in Russia by the respective certification bodies. The move is a result of the decision by Assurance Services International (ASI) to terminate its FSC assurance activities in Russia. According to a risk assessment conducted by ASI, the main reason for the withdrawals is the increasing integrity risk in Russia, as the security of the people involved in the oversight activities in the country can no longer be guaranteed. ASI also says there are limitations to operating in the country as the ...