Monique SteeleRNZ·18 Jun, 2026 10:24 PM5 mins to readThe Forest Stewardship Council is tightening rules on risky work in erosion-prone forests. Photo / RNZ, Kate GreenThe Forest Stewardship Council is tightening rules on risky work in erosion-prone forests. Photo / RNZ, Kate GreenBy Monique Steele of RNZOne of the world’s largest certifiers of responsible forestry businesses is cracking down on risky work in erosion-prone forests, which could affect smaller plantation growers.

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is working to reduce health and safety risks in forests that