Following a call for nominations, FSC ANZ is pleased to announce the appointment of Dionne Olsen to the economic chamber of the Standards Development Group (SDG) responsible for revising the Forest Stewardship Standard (FSS) for Australia. Dionne replaces Simon Cook from Forico Pty Ltd.
Simon stepped away from the SDG upon his appointment to the FSC ANZ Board of Directors. He made significant contributions during his time on the SDG, and we extend our sincere gratitude for his dedicated work.
Dionne has 25 years’ experience in natural resource management, working predominantly in the forest industry. As an individual member, she brings valuable insight from the forest contracting sector — a group that plays a vital role in delivering responsible forest management on the ground. Her involvement adds valuable operational insight and practical experience to the revision of the Forest Stewardship Standard for Australia.
FSC ANZ looks forward to Dionne’s contribution as the SDG continues the important work of revising the Forest Stewardship Standard. The first public consultation on the initial draft of the revised standard closed on 30 September, and the SDG is now reviewing stakeholder feedback to inform the next draft.