永續森林經營發生的二三事...FSC 森林經營準則的實務整備(C 4.6)From the Concepts of Sustainable Forest Management to Reality: Practical Steps for FSC Forest Management Criteria(C 4.6)

關於FSC FM的標準，其10項原則與70項準則，是屬全球性通用的。因此國、公、私有林經營者，在申請FSC FM驗證的預審或年審時，可以考慮以下資料來源的整備與其他因素，以備驗證。

Indicator 4.6.The Organization, through engagement with local communities, shall have mechanisms for resolving grievances and providing fair compensation to local communities and individuals with regard to the impacts of management activities of The Organization.

準則4.6. 組織應與當地社區共同建立申訴解決之機制，於當地社區與民眾因組織之經營活動受到影響時，提供合理補償。 

一、可能資料來源的整備：

1.        組織是否制定了公開透明的爭議解決和補償機制，包括:組織員工的回應及SOP文本？

2.        是否在當地社區的參與下，建立了爭議解決和補償機制？

3.        組織是否在爭議解決和補償過程中，尊重當地社區的文化傳統和習俗？

4.        組織是否在爭議解決和補償方面做出持續努力，經常性的討論更新？

二、其他因素：

1.     確認組織員工、受影響社區成員和政府官員，了解組織的爭議解決和補償機制，及其看法和感受。

2.     確認組織實際做法，是否公開透明並尊重當地社區的文化傳統和習俗？

3.     組織應有監督機制，以確保爭議解決和補償機制有效運作，例如:定期公布監測結果及更新調適等。

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Regarding the standards of FSC FM, its 10 principles and 70 criteria are globally applicable. Therefore, when applying for FSC FM verification, whether in pre-assessment or annual assessment, national, public, and private forest managers may consider the following sources of information and other factors for preparation: 

Indicator 4.6. The Organization, through engagement with local communities, shall have mechanisms for resolving grievances and providing fair compensation to local communities and individuals with regard to the impacts of management activities of The Organization.

 Possible sources of information:

1. Whether the organization has established publicly transparent mechanisms for dispute resolution and compensation, including responses from organization staff and SOP texts?
2. Whether dispute resolution and compensation mechanisms have been established with the participation of local communities?
3. Whether the organization respects the cultural traditions and customs of local communities during the dispute resolution and compensation process?
4. Whether the organization makes continuous efforts in dispute resolution and compensation, engaging in regular discussions and updates? 

Other factors:

1. Confirming the understanding of organization staff, affected community members, and government officials regarding the organization's dispute resolution and compensation mechanisms, as well as their opinions and feelings.
2. Confirming whether the organization's actual practices are publicly transparent and respectful of the cultural traditions and customs of local communities.
3. The organization should have oversight mechanisms to ensure the effective operation of dispute resolution and compensation mechanisms, such as regularly publishing monitoring results and updating adjustments.