FSC PESTICIDES POLICY GUIDANCE ADDENDUM: LIST OF APPROVED DEROGATIONS FOR USE OF HIGHLY HAZARDOUS PESTICIDES

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1 FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL CENTER FSC PESTICIDES POLICY GUIDANCE ADDENDUM: LIST OF APPROVED DEROGATIONS FOR USE OF HIGHLY HAZARDOUS PESTICIDES Updated February Forest Stewardship Council A.C. All rights reserved Charles-de-Gaulle-Str Bonn, Germany T: +49 (228) F: +49 (228) E: policy.standards@fsc.org

2 This addendum lists pesticides which are considered by FSC to be highly hazardous, and are normally prohibited in FSC certified forests, but which have been temporarily approved for use under the defined circumstances. Pesticide derogations are individually approved by the FSC Board of Directors Pesticides Committee. Related documents: FSC-POL FSC Pesticides Policy FSC-GUI FSC Pesticides Policy Guidance FSC-PRO FSC Processing pesticide derogation applications Alpha-cypermethrin Aluminium Phosphide Amitrole Atrazine Benomyl Brodifacoum Bromadialone For the control of large pine weevil (Hylobius abietis) and bark beetles (Hylastes spp.) in forest plantations in UK For the control of lineate bark beetles lineatum) on stored logs in Switzerland. For the control of Eucalyptus tortoise beetles (Paropsis charybdis) in eucalypt plantations in New Zealand. For the control of Pine tree emperor moth, Willow tree emperor moth, Wattle mired and Wattle bagworm in South- Africa For the control of Coleoptera (beetles), Lepidoptera (moths and butterflies), Hymenoptera (e.g. sawflies), Orthoptera (grasshoppers and locusts), and Hemiptera (bugs) in young plantations of Eucalyptus or Sandalwood in Australia For the control of the European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) in forest plantations in the UK. For the control of grass, broad-leaved, and woody weeds in certified forest plantations in Australia Control herbaceous and woody weeds in plantations of Douglas fir in New Zealand For the control of Fusarium spp. that have been found to cause diseases of pine seedlings and cuttings in South African nurseries (South Africa and Swaziland) For the control of pitch canker (Fusarium circinatum) in pine seedlings and cuttings in nurseries in South Africa. For control of Chacma baboons in Zimbabwe, subject to compliance with specific conditions. For control of rodents in Chile, when they are vectors of Hantavirus transmission, in houses and camps. For control of rodents in Chile, when they are vectors of Hantavirus transmission, in houses and camps. 15 June June 06 August August 25 September September 20 October October 2013 Chlorpyrifos for controlling lineate bark beetles 06 August August - 2 of 7 -

3 Cypermethrin Deltamethrin Dicamba Dichlorprop dimethylamine Difethialone lineatum) in Switzerland for the control of leaf-cutting ants (Atta laevigata, Atta colombica, and Acromyrmex landolti) in certified forest plantations in Colombia for the control of leafcutting ants (Atta species certified nurseries and forest plantations in Costa Rica for control of leaf-cutting ants - in particular Atta cephalotes - in forest plantations in Guatemala For the control of European spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) in the Czech Republic For the control of bark beetles (Hylastes spp.) in UK For controlling lineate bark beetles lineatum) on logs stored in Switzerland For the control of Pine tree emperor moth, Willow tree emperor moth and Wattle bagworm in South Africa and Swaziland for the control of the large pine weevil (Hylobius abietis) in certified forests in Ireland For the control of insect pests white grubs (Hypophylis sommeri) and cut worms (Agrotis segetum) primarily in eucalypt plantations, and the pine bark beetle (Hylastes angustatus) in South Africa and Swaziland Deltamethrin (dust formulation K- Othrine), for control of leaf-cutting ants (Atta nurseries and forest plantations in For the control of lineate bark beetles lineatum) on logs stored in Switzerland. and Acromyrmex species) in certified plantations in South Africa for the control of broad-leaved, brush in forest plantations in USA for the control of broad-leaved, brush in the forest plantation in USA for control of rodents in Chile, when they are vectors of Hantavirus transmission, in 02 June June 15 June June 06 august august 04 october October 28 April april 06 August august 28 April april - 3 of 7 -

4 Diflubenzuron Dinefacoum Fenitrothion Fipronil houses and camps. for controlling the redheaded pine sawfly (Neodiprion lecontei), speckled green fruitworm (orthosia hibisci), western yellowstriped armyworm (spodoptera praefica), and two striped grasshopper (melanoplus bivittatus) in Michigan, Oregon and Washington State, USA. for controlling the Redheaded Pine Sawfly (Neodiprion lecontei) in USA for controlling the pine processionary moth in pine forests and/or Gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar) in oak forests in Spain for controlling the Two-striped Grasshopper (Melanoplus bivittatus), Speckled Green Fruitworm (Orthosia hibiscus), and the Yellowstriped Armyworm (Spodoptera praefica) in USA for control of certain vole species (e.g. Microtus agrestis, Microtus arvalis, Arvicola terrestris, Myodes glareolus) and/or mouse species in certified oak forests in Croatia nurseries and forest plantations in nurseries and plantations in Argentina nurseries and plantations in Uruguay nurseries and forest plantations in for treating the roots of seedlings preventively against termites (Cornitermes bequaerti and Syntermes molestus) prior to planting operations in forest plantations in for the control of leaf-cutting ants (Atta laevigata, Atta colombica, and Acromyrmex landolti) in certified forest plantations in Colombia 5 January January 04 November November 28 April February March March - 4 of 7 -

5 Flufenoxuron Hexazinone Mancozeb Monosodium methylarsonate MSMA Lambda-Cyhalothrin Oxyfluorfen Paraquat dichloride nurseries and plantations in Paraguay nurseries and forest plantations in For the control of wingless grasshoppers, potential locust outbreaks, and European wasps certified forest plantations in Australia for control of leaf-cutting ants in particular Atta cephalotes in forest plantations in Guatemala For the control of Eucalyptus snout beetle (Gonipterus scutellatus) in Spain for controlling the Eucalyptus snout beetle (Gonipterus scutellatus) in certified forests in Portugal grasses in forest plantations in New Zealand. to control herbaceous and woody weeds in FSC certified plantations in New Zealand brush in forest plantations in USA brush in forest plantations in USA For control of grass, broad-leaved, and woody weeds in certified forest plantations in Australia, for control of South American Leaf Blight / SALB (Microcyclus ulei) on certified rubber tree plantations in Guatemala For the control of weeds in South Africa and Swaziland for the control of lineate bark beetles lineatum) in Switzerland for the control of Venomous spiders in Chile For the control of weeds in the eucalypt forest plantations in Uruguay For the preparation of tracer belts for fire prevention in Swaziland. for controlling weeds on certified forest plantations in Uruguay For the control of grassy or herbaceous plants in grasslands to create firebreaks in South Africa 20 December December 16 December December April April 14 February February October October April April January January 04 November November 18 February February 28 April April of 7 -

6 Pendimethalin Permethrin Propyzamide Simazine Sodium cyanide Sodium monofluoroacetate (1080) Strychnine Sulfluramid For control of a particular weed species (wireweed) in Eucalyptus plantations in certified forests in Australia for the control of introduced western pine shoot borer (WPSB), Eucosma sonomana, in Pinus ponderosa forests in the USA for controlling introduced wasp species in forest plantations in New Zealand for control of broad-leaved herbaceous or woody weeds in woodlands and certified plantations in the UK control grass, broad-leaved, and woody weeds in certified forest plantations in Australia For the control of brushtail possum For control of the brushtail possum For the control of grass, broad-leaved, and woody weeds in certified forest plantations in Australia For control of exotic mammals in New Zealand, where they cause damage to native plants or animals. for control of the brushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecula) in certified plantations in New-Zealand For control of European fox (Vulpes vulpes) in Western Australia, Victoria and South Australia, subject to compliance with specific conditions For the control of brushtail possum (Extension) subject to compliance with specific conditions. For the control of brushtail possum For the control of possums in the Nelson and Marlborough regions in New Zealand For control of pocket gopher (Thomomys talpoides) in Idaho, USA (Northern Rocky Mountain Region). For control of pocket gophers (Thomomys talpoides) on certified conifer plantations in Idaho, USA, and forest plantations in and plantations in Uruguay One-off application - 27 March March 29 May May 26 April April 26 April April 18 April April June June For control of leaf-cutting ants (Atta and - 6 of 7 -

7 Terbuthylazine Triadimenol Warfarin Zeta Cypermethrin Zinc Phosphide 2,4-D 2-ethylhexyl ester plantations in Argentina. for the control of leaf-cutting ants (Att laevigata, Atta colombica, and Acromyrmex landolti) in certified forest plantations in Colombia and plantations in Paraguay and plantations in Venezuela grasses in forest plantations in New Zealand. for the control of broad-leaved, grasses in FSC Certified plantations in New- Zealand control grass, broadleaved, and woody weeds in certified forest plantations in Australia for control of South American Leaf Blight / SALB (Microcyclus ulei) on certified rubber tree plantations in Guatemala For control of exotic mammal pests of native forests, including grey squirrels, in the United Kingdom, by approved operators with approved traps. for controlling lineate bark beetles lineatum) on logs stored in FSC certified forests in Switzerland. For control of red-backed mouse or vole (Clethrionomys rufocanus bedfordiae) in larch or fir plantations in Japan For control of broad-leaved herbaceous or wood weeds in certified forestry units in the USA. 18 February February October October November November 15 June June 06 August August 5 January January - 7 of 7 -