Sarah Billig steps into the role succeeding Stuart Hale, Forestry Program Manager for the US and Canada Carbon Markets Team at The Nature Conservancy, who has been serving as Interim President while also Co-Chairing the Board of Directors.

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FSC US names Sarah Billig as new President

FSC US names Sarah Billig as new President

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Forest Stewardship Council United States (FSC US) announced the appointment of Sarah Billig as its new President, effective April 15, 2024. Billig steps into the role succeeding Stuart Hale, Forestry Program Manager for the US and Canada Carbon Markets Team at The Nature Conservancy, who has been serving as Interim President while also Co-Chairing the Board of Directors.

With nearly 25 years of expertise in forestry and natural resources management, Billig brings a wealth of experience to her new position. In her previous role as Stewardship Director at the Mendocino Companies, she was key in expanding sustainability initiatives, enhancing certified lands, and spearheading entry into new markets including carbon sequestration.

FSC is a global not-for-profit organization that sets the standards for what is a responsibly managed forest, both environmentally and socially.