Natural Resources Compliance 14 items
PEFC Sustainable Forest Management Certification Checklist
Verify sustainable forest management practices against PEFC certification requirements, covering biodiversity, forest health, social criteria, and legal compliance for a managed forest.
PEFC ST 1003PEFC IST 2002ILO Core ConventionsNational PEFC Standard
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Legal Compliance & Management Planning
- Is a forest management plan in place with objectives, inventory data, and planned operations? *
- Is the forest owner in compliance with applicable laws, tenure/use rights, and tax obligations? *
- Is harvest level maintained at or below the long-term sustainable yield? *
- Are operations monitored and results used to adapt the management plan? *
Biodiversity & Ecosystem Protection
- Are ecologically important forest areas, rare/threatened species, and their habitats identified and protected? *
- Is deadwood, veteran trees, and structural diversity retained to support biodiversity? *
- Is regeneration achieved using species suited to the site, favoring native species where appropriate? *
- Is conversion of forest to other land use or plantations avoided except in justified cases? *
Forest Health, Soil & Water
- Are chemical pesticides minimized, and are WHO Class 1A/1B and banned chemicals avoided? *
- Are practices in place to protect soil productivity and water quality during operations? *
- Is forest health monitored for pests, disease, fire, and other damaging agents? *
Social & Worker Requirements
- Are worker health and safety practices consistent with applicable regulations and ILO guidance? *
- Are the rights of workers, local communities, and indigenous peoples respected? *
- Are contractors informed of and required to meet the certification requirements? *
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