scholarly journals Forest certification audit results as potential changes in forest management in Canada

2010 ◽  
Vol 86 (4) ◽  
pp. 455-460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan Masters ◽  
Anna Tikina ◽  
Bruce Larson
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Aquatic Ecosystems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Forest Certification ◽  
Certification Standards ◽  
Audit Reports

An analysis of CSA, FSC, and SFI audit conditions was conducted identifying areas requiring operational changes to obtain certification. Audit reports for each standard differed in both number and focus of requirements. The FSC audits required more changes in environmental, social and economic themes, while CSA and SFI audit reports emphasized changes in management systems and aquatic ecosystems management. Although not a guarantee of changes in operations and management, the audit conditions point towards areas where forest certification can potentially have impacts on forest management.Key words: forest certification, standards, audit conditions, forest management

Forest management certification in the Americas: difficulties in complying with the requirements of the FSC system

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-188
Author(s):  
V. M. Basso ◽  
B.G. Andrade ◽  
L.A.G. Jacovine ◽  
E.V. Silva ◽  
R.R. Alves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Forest Management ◽  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
The United States ◽  
Forest Certification ◽  
Forest Stewardship Council ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Environmental Requirements ◽  
Forest Stewardship ◽  
Audit Reports

'Forest management' aims to maintain forests as producers of goods and services, while ensuring their conservation for future generations. Forest certification has become one of the most widely used mechanisms to encourage and recognize this 'forest stewardship', with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) among the most well-known systems worldwide. FSC is widely used in several Management Units on the American Continent, which is home to large forest areas. Therefore, we evaluated the main difficulties in complying with the principles of the FSC standard in 18 American countries based on verification of non-conformities generated in the process. The data were obtained from information contained in the certification audit reports available on the FSC official website, covering all organizations with valid certificates from 1995 to 2013. We found that the United States presented the lowest mean of non-conformities per audit, which may indicate better capacity of managers to implement practices of its forestry activities. Regarding the deviation type, the United States and Canada presented higher indices in relation to the adequacy of the environmental impacts (P6) of their activities. Meanwhile, the greatest non-conformities in the Central and South America countries occurred in the labor and social area (P4), followed by environmental issues (P6). All organizations presented some type of non-compliance with the criteria set by the FSC and needed to adapt. The major difficulties encountered were related to compliance with environmental requirements. The need to implement corrective actions to maintain the certificate demonstrates a change of management influenced by the forest certification process, thus contributing to minimizing socio-environmental impacts resulting from forest operations.

scholarly journals CSA sustainable forest management systems: Getting ready

1996 ◽  
Vol 72 (3) ◽  
pp. 261-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Rawlinson
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Management System ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Sustainable Forestry ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Forest Certification ◽  
The Past ◽  
Management Standards

The changes being contemplated by many forestry companies in a rapidly changing forestry environment include the proposed Canadian Standards Association Sustainable Forest Management System. During the past year several companies have begun the process of complying with the draft standards by initiating a review of their operations with the intent of identifying gaps in their operations relative to the CSA criteria. The following article identifies some of the key areas where companies will need to develop strategies to bridge those gaps. Key words: sustainable forestry, Canadian forest management standards, forest certification

Current plant ecological features reflect historical forest management systems in semi-arid oak forests

2021 ◽  
Vol 167 ◽  
pp. 106268
Author(s):  
Mehdi Heydari ◽  
Sina Attar Roshan ◽  
Reza Omidipour ◽  
Manuel Esteban Lucas-Borja ◽  
Bernard Prévosto
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Oak Forests ◽  
Ecological Features ◽  
Plant Ecological ◽  
Historical Forest ◽  
Semi Arid

Equity Mechanisms in Traditional Forest Management Systems: A Case Study of Loita Forest in Kenya

2015 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 380-405 ◽  
Author(s):  
Musingo T. E. Mbuvi ◽  
Josephine K. Musyoki ◽  
Paul O. Ongugo
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Management Systems

scholarly journals Effects of forest certification towards sustainable community forestry in Nepal

1970 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pem N Kandel
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Community Forestry ◽  
Forest Certification ◽  
Managed Forests ◽  
Forest Stewardship Council ◽  
Community Forests ◽  
Sustainable Community ◽  
Forest Stewardship ◽  
Forest Users

In early 2005, 10,045 ha Community Forests (CFs) were certified in Bajhang and Dolakha districts of Nepal by using the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification scheme. After two years of forest certification, subsequent questions are being asked such as: What benefits have certification brought for the Forest Users Groups (FUGs)? What tangible differences are there in forest management system because of forest certification? and What lessons have been learnt from the certified forests? In an attempt to answer these questions, a study was carried out in April 2007 in Dolakha district where 11 (2,182 ha) community managed forests were certified in 2005. On the basis of field study from two certified forests (Vitteripakha and Suspa) of the district, this paper analyzes the effects of forest certification and its implications for enhancing Sustainable Community Forestry (SCF) in Nepal. Key words: Sustainable forest management, forest certification, community forestry Banko Janakari: A journal of forestry information for Nepal Vol.17(1) 2007 pp.11-16

scholarly journals FOREST CARE: Evaluating progress toward sustainable forest management in Alberta

1999 ◽  
Vol 75 (5) ◽  
pp. 811-820
Author(s):  
Andrew M. Carpenter ◽  
Winifred B. Kessler
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Forest Planning ◽  
Test Case ◽  
Forest Certification ◽  
Certification Program ◽  
Audit Process ◽  
Certification Programs ◽  
Northern Alberta

Forest certification programs establish standards for sustainable forest management (SFM), and processes for evaluating the practices of companies relative to those standards. FORESTCARE is a volunteer, provincial-level certification program initiated by the Alberta Forest Products Association, its members, and stakeholders. Using a participating woodlands operation in northern Alberta as a test case, we examined how SFM criteria are applied in the FORESTCARE program, and whether measurable progress is evident. We also compared the FORESTCARE audit process with corporate and government audits performed in the same year. The test case revealed specific, measurable changes in management that represent actual or potential progress toward SFM. However, the improvements could not be directly attributed to the FORESTCARE Program. Recommendations are provided for strengthening FORESTCARE processes and practices. Key words: Alberta forestry, ecosystem management, FORESTCARE, forest certification, forest planning, public participation, sustainable forest management

scholarly journals The Opportunity Cost of Forest Certification on Private Land in Western Oregon

2007 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gwenlyn M. Busby ◽  
Claire A. Montgomery ◽  
Greg S. Latta
Keyword(s):  
Forest Structure ◽  
Opportunity Cost ◽  
Forest Certification ◽  
Private Land ◽  
Wood Production ◽  
Timber Supply ◽  
Ecological Benefit ◽  
Certification Standards ◽  
Supply Model ◽  
Do So

Abstract In this report, we use a timber supply model for western Oregon to estimate the economic and ecological effects of forest certification. We estimate opportunity cost, the foregone value of wood production as a result of complying with certification standards, in the case of a $28/1000 board feet (mbf) and a $56/mbf certification bonus payment. Results indicate that, within the 100-year time horizon, 20 and 60% of total acres choose to certify, respectively. However, we find that the ecological benefit of certification, measured in terms of acres of old forest structure, is minimal. We also estimate certification levels when “group certification” is considered. When aggregated areas are permitted to certify as a group, we find that significantly more acres choose to certify and that they do so earlier.

Abitibi's approach to forest certification

1996 ◽  
Vol 72 (3) ◽  
pp. 257-258
Author(s):  
William P. Furey
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Key Words ◽  
General Public ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Sustainable Forestry ◽  
Forest Industry ◽  
Forest Certification ◽  
Forest Management Practices ◽  
Management Standards ◽  
Year 2000

Forest Certification is one of the priority issues facing the forest industry and will become increasingly more important as we move towards the year 2000. It will provide a voluntary, impartial process for each company to demonstrate to the general public, customers and Government, that its forest management practices meet or exceed established standards necessary for sustainability. Key words: sustainable forestry, Canadian forest management standards, forest certification

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