The President of Gabon has announced that by 2022 all forest concessions in Gabon will have to be certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).  This has caused considerable consternation in trade circles particularly as some companies are already certified but under the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). The question yet to be answered is does this announcement truly reflect a policy shift by the government.  While there have been no statements from timber associations either in Gabon or in those countries with close trading links with Gabon, the statement by ...