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It’s nearly that time of the year again! Together with the Forest Stewardship Council® and committed organisations around the world, we’ll be taking part in FSC® Forest Week. FSC® is a non-profit organisation, providing sustainable forestry solutions that balance environmental, social, and economic perspectives in forests like ours, while tackling today’s deforestation, climate, and biodiversity challenges. Our forest is part of more than 150 million hectares of forest worldwide currently certified according to FSC® standards. These are designed to address a broad range of environmental, social, and economic factors. FSC® Forest Week is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of sustainable forestry. Throughout next week, we’ll highlight how it benefits people, nature, and the climate – and how individuals can get involved by making more sustainable choices. Because when forests thrive, we all do. Read more at fsc.org/forestweek. Do one thing for forests. #FSCForestWeek

It’s that time of year again! 🌍✨ Next week, Kingfisher Press will be joining the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) UK and organizations worldwide in celebrating FSC Forest Week 2026 FSC, a non-profit organization, drives sustainable forestry solutions that balance environmental, social, and economic needs—while tackling today’s pressing challenges of deforestation, climate change, and biodiversity loss. Our forest is part of the more than 150 million hectares globally that are FSC-certified, meeting rigorous standards designed to protect ecosystems, support communities, and ensure responsible forest management. FSC Forest Week is all about raising awareness of why sustainable forestry matters. Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing how FSC practices benefit people, nature, and the climate—and how every individual can play a role through more sustainable choices. Because when forests thrive, we all do. 🌱 Learn more at fsc.org/forestweek Do one thing for forests. #FSCForestWeek

Kenya’s forests are under threat from illegal encroachment, private development, and unsustainable exploitation. Karura Forest in Nairobi is a powerful example. Once nearly lost to land grabbing, it was saved through activism and partnerships. Today, Friends of Karura Forest (FKF), have shown that community stewardship works, turning Karura into a model of urban forest conservation. But Karura is not alone. Forests across Kenya continue to face destruction from individuals and groups who put short-term gain above long-term sustainability. Without vigilance, we risk losing critical ecosystems that safeguard water, biodiversity, and climate resilience. Sustainable forestry and forest conservation demand multi-stakeholder cooperation: 🌱 Youth → driving passion, innovation, and activism through tree planting, monitoring, and awareness. 🏢 Businesses → sourcing responsibly, adopting FSC standards, and investing in restoration instead of destruction. 📜 Government & Policy → enforcing forest laws, securing land rights, and strengthening partnerships with communities. 👥 Community Forest Associations (CFAs) and groups like Friends of Karura Forest show the power of local action. When communities are involved, forests thrive. 👉 How can citizens take part? 1. Join or support CFAs and forest friends groups near you. 2. Volunteer time for tree planting, clean-ups, or monitoring. 3. Report illegal activities threatening forests. 4. Choose FSC-certified products to support responsible forest management. 5. Use your voice on social media, in your community, at the ballot box to advocate for forest protection. Forests need all of us. From Karura to the Mau and beyond, the responsibility is shared. Let’s each do one thing this Forest Week.

🌳 It’s that time of the year again! Together with the Forest Stewardship Council and committed organizations around the world, we’ll be taking part in FSC Forest Week 🌴🌲 FSC is a non-profit organization, providing sustainable forestry solutions that balance environmental, social, and economic perspectives in forests like ours, while tackling today’s deforestation, climate, and biodiversity challenges. Our forest is part of the more than 150 million hectares of forest worldwide currently certified according to FSC standards. These are designed to address a broad range of environmental, social, and economic factors. FSC Forest Week is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of sustainable forestry. Throughout the week, we’ll highlight how it benefits people, nature, and the climate – and how individuals can get involved by making more sustainable choices. 🌳🌴🌲 Because when forests thrive, we all do. Read more at fsc.org/forestweek. 💚🌱💚 Do one thing for forests. #FSCForestWeek

This week is FSC Forest Week, a global awareness campaign that drives appreciation of our forests, raises awareness about FSC’s work and highlights the role we all have in fighting climate change and biodiversity loss by supporting sustainable forestry. Here's a few vital forest facts: 1 )Forests have the unique ability to capture and store carbon dioxide—one of the greenhouse gases that contribute the most to climate change. 2) Forests are home to two-thirds of the Earth’s plants and wildlife, protecting the biodiversity needed to sustain our lives on Earth. 3) More than 300 million people call forests home. Forest communities depend on them for livelihoods, food, fuel, and medicine. Choosing FSC products for your workplace can have a positive impact, not only for nature, but also for these communities, and ultimately for all of us.

This week is FSC Forest Week, a global awareness campaign that drives appreciation of our forests, raises awareness about FSC’s work and highlights the role we all have in fighting climate change and biodiversity loss by supporting sustainable forestry. Here's a few vital forest facts: 1 )Forests have the unique ability to capture and store carbon dioxide—one of the greenhouse gases that contribute the most to climate change. 2) Forests are home to two-thirds of the Earth’s plants and wildlife, protecting the biodiversity needed to sustain our lives on Earth. 3) More than 300 million people call forests home. Forest communities depend on them for livelihoods, food, fuel, and medicine. Choosing FSC products for your workplace can have a positive impact, not only for nature, but also for these communities, and ultimately for all of us.

This week is FSC Forest Week, a global awareness campaign that drives appreciation of our forests, raises awareness about FSC’s work and highlights the role we all have in fighting climate change and biodiversity loss by supporting sustainable forestry. Here's a few vital forest facts: 1 )Forests have the unique ability to capture and store carbon dioxide—one of the greenhouse gases that contribute the most to climate change. 2) Forests are home to two-thirds of the Earth’s plants and wildlife, protecting the biodiversity needed to sustain our lives on Earth. 3) More than 300 million people call forests home. Forest communities depend on them for livelihoods, food, fuel, and medicine. Choosing FSC products for your workplace can have a positive impact, not only for nature, but also for these communities, and ultimately for all of us.

This week is FSC Forest Week, a global awareness campaign that drives appreciation of our forests, raises awareness about FSC’s work and highlights the role we all have in fighting climate change and biodiversity loss by supporting sustainable forestry. Here's a few vital forest facts: 1 )Forests have the unique ability to capture and store carbon dioxide—one of the greenhouse gases that contribute the most to climate change. 2) Forests are home to two-thirds of the Earth’s plants and wildlife, protecting the biodiversity needed to sustain our lives on Earth. 3) More than 300 million people call forests home. Forest communities depend on them for livelihoods, food, fuel, and medicine. Choosing FSC products for your workplace can have a positive impact, not only for nature, but also for these communities, and ultimately for all of us.

This week is FSC Forest Week, a global awareness campaign that drives appreciation of our forests, raises awareness about FSC’s work and highlights the role we all have in fighting climate change and biodiversity loss by supporting sustainable forestry. Here's a few vital forest facts: 1 )Forests have the unique ability to capture and store carbon dioxide—one of the greenhouse gases that contribute the most to climate change. 2) Forests are home to two-thirds of the Earth’s plants and wildlife, protecting the biodiversity needed to sustain our lives on Earth. 3) More than 300 million people call forests home. Forest communities depend on them for livelihoods, food, fuel, and medicine. Choosing FSC products for your workplace can have a positive impact, not only for nature, but also for these communities, and ultimately for all of us.

This week is FSC Forest Week, a global awareness campaign that drives appreciation of our forests, raises awareness about FSC’s work and highlights the role we all have in fighting climate change and biodiversity loss by supporting sustainable forestry. Here's a few vital forest facts: 1 )Forests have the unique ability to capture and store carbon dioxide—one of the greenhouse gases that contribute the most to climate change. 2) Forests are home to two-thirds of the Earth’s plants and wildlife, protecting the biodiversity needed to sustain our lives on Earth. 3) More than 300 million people call forests home. Forest communities depend on them for livelihoods, food, fuel, and medicine. Choosing FSC products for your workplace can have a positive impact, not only for nature, but also for these communities, and ultimately for all of us.