Robert J. Hrubes @robert_hrubes

@PatGrassley @KimReynoldsIA Smiley-faced idiots

#FSCGA2017 The final afternoon. About an equal number of motions passed and defeated. We’re all “running on fumes.” OneFSC still stands.

#FSCGA2017 The market based paradigm for achieving forest stewardship relies on wood buyers genuinely specifying FSC. IKEA is the pioneer.

My view: pellets from sustainably managed forest are superior to fossil fuel fired power plants—for the environment and for forest owners.

#FSCGA2017 We debate divergent views on woody biomass (pellets) markets. Existential threat to forests or new revenue supporting good mgt?

#FSCGA2017 Director General Kim Carstensen addresses the membership at the Gala. Leadership skills are invaluable and he has what it takes.

#FSCGA2017 members being welcomed and entertained by a First Nation delegation. Will the FSC create an Indigenous Chamber this week?

Vancouver BC. FSC GA2017. Over 700 delegates from around the globe. The energy level confirms that FSC is thriving.

After 6 years of dormancy, I am resuming my tweeting. And, as before, it is a FSC General Assembly that is the occasion. More to follow.

#FSCGA11 All too quickly, it's time to start the trip home to California. As with all the others, I leave this GA with a good feeling.

#FSCGA11 In the end, 24 motions were passed by the GA. Now the challenge falls on FSC to implement the will of the voting membership.

#FSCGA11 7 long days of meetings, negotiations and dilberations and the 6th FSC General Assembly is brought to a close. I am exhausted.

#FSCGA11 A motion to reform controlled wood risk assessments in the FSC CoC system passed by unanimous consent of the FSC General Assembly

#FSCGA11 The founding members present at this GA were asked to sit for a photo. There were only 6 of us! Made me feel old yet proud.

#FSCGA11 Overall, day 1 of deliberations went smoothly and with decorum and cross-chamber respect. You have to be there to appreciate.

#FSCGA11 Friday will be very hectic and challenging to get through a large number of motions. Controlled wood is the highest priority issue

#FSCGA11 The first day of motion deliberations is over. 14 motions passed. Two failed: GMOs and reviewing stakeholder consultation.

#FSCGA11 Five days of prelude brings us now to why we are in KK--for the assembly of members to deliberate and vote on over 50 motions

#FSCGA11 Democracy isn't easy as I am presently being reminded. Achieving cross-chamber consensus on how to fix CW still eludes; 3 hrs left

#FSCGA11 SCS' new Sabah client, Datuk Sam Mannon, Forestry Director speaks to the GA. Well-spoken & frank--challenging FSC to deliver.