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In this context, the FSC Forest Stewardship Standard is including companies, NGOs, social actors and representatives
presented as a key tool to promote positive changes in the of indigenous peoples, communities and smallholders.
forestry sector as it promotes responsible forest management With the entry into force of this new standard, FSC
based on FSC’s ten principles. reaffirms its commitment to promoting sustainable forestry

FSC’s 10 principles for responsible forest stewardship practices in the country.
range from the protection of High Conservation Values to FSC certification, backed by this standard, provides a
respect for the rights of Indigenous Peoples, communities credible, rigorous and globally respected pathway to sustainable
and workers, providing fair and safe working conditions, as forest management. The Spanish version of the FSC Forest
well as monitoring environmental and social impacts. Management Standard for Peru is available for download from
The process for the development of this instrument began the FSC Document Centre.
in 2015 by a group of highly committed and experienced This initiative represents an important step towards the
national professionals in various areas of forest management. promotion of responsible practices in the Peruvian forestry
This standard has undergone rigorous field testing and sector and a significant contribution to the conservation of

three periods of consultation with multiple stakeholders, the country's valuable natural resources.

China Flooring Sales Market

Report In 2023 Aleksandra Zlatkovic

According to incomplete statistics from the China Forestry
Industry Association, in 2023, the total sales of flooring
products from enterprises with a certain scale in China
reached 663.2 million sqm, a year-on-year decrease of
18.7 percent.
Among them, wooden and bamboo flooring covers an area
of approximately 322.2 million square meters, stone crystal
flooring covers an area of approximately 272 million sqm, down 9.1 percent year-on-year. The sales of bamboo flooring

and wood plastic flooring covers an area of approximately reached 25 million sqm, down 15.5 percent year-on-year.
69 million sqm. Other floors sold 5.2 million sqm, up 4.0 percent year-on-year.
The total sales volume of wood and bamboo flooring is The sales volume of stone crystal floor was about 272
about 322.2 million sqm, down about 8.9 percent year-on-year. million sqm, down 30.1 percent year-on-year.
Among them, the sales of laminate flooring reached 142 The sales volume of wood plastic flooring was about
million sqm, down 10.1 percent year-on-year. The sales of 69 million sqm, down 5.5 percent year-on-year. The export
solid wood composite floor reached 120 million sqm, down volume of wood plastic floor accounts for about 75 percent.

6.3 percent year-on-year. The proportion of outdoor wood plastic floor was about 95
The sales of solid wood flooring reached 30 million sqm, percent.