永續森林經營發生的二三事...PEFC 森林經營準則的實務整備(C 6.3 & I 6.3.1 & S 6.3.1.2)。From the Concepts of Sustainable Forest Management to Reality: Practical Steps for PEFC Forest Management Criteria (C 6.3 & I 6.3.1 & S 6.3.1.2).

PEFC（Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification，森林驗證認可計畫）與FSC (Forest Stewardship Council，森林經營委員會)，同為全球兩大森林驗證系統。全球林業經營者，在追求森林的永續經營上，所採用的經營標準內容，有否差異呢?我們將瞭解PEFC的驗證框架之原則與準則內容，及如何準備PEFC驗證的要求。

6.3 Compliance requirements符合性要求

6.3.1 Legal compliance 合法性遵循

6.3.1.2 The organization shall comply with applicable local, national and international legislation on forest management, including but not limited to forest management practices; nature and environmental protection; protected and endangered species; property, tenure and land-use rights for indigenous peoples, local communities or other affected stakeholders; health, labour and safety issues; anti-corruption and the payment of applicable royalties and taxes.

6.3.1.2組織應遵守關於森林經營的適用的當地、國家和國際法律法規，包括但不限於森林經營實務；自然和環境保護；受保護和瀕危物種；對原住民、地方社區或其他受影響利害關係人的財產、土地使用權和土地使用權；健康、勞工和安全問題；反貪腐以及支付應用稅款和稅金。

可能資料的整備：

        組織必須遵守所有與森林經營相關的法律法規，涵蓋了森林經營的各方面，包括:生態環境保護、社會責任、勞工健康與安全等。

因此組織可以準備以下資料：

1.        組織提供完整的法規清單，並提供相關的合規證明，例如：合約書、保險證明、安全檢查報告、納稅證明等。

2.        建立內控系統，以確保組織持續遵守相關法規，包括:定期檢查、員工教育訓練(森林經營相關法規、性別平等、反貪腐等)、環境及社會風險評估、預防及避免環境災害、勞工安全事故等突發事件等措施。

3.        與原住民、當地社區、租地造林者、和其他利害相關者保持良好的溝通，了解並尊重他們的權益和需求。

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PEFC and FSC are the two biggest names in forest certification. So, what's the difference between these two systems? Are they asking forest managers to do completely different things to get certified? Let's dive into PEFC and see what it takes to get certified:

6.3 Compliance requirements

6.3.1 Legal compliance

6.3.1.2 The organization shall comply with applicable local, national and international legislation on forest management, including but not limited to forest management practices; nature and environmental protection; protected and endangered species; property, tenure and land-use rights for indigenous peoples, local communities or other affected stakeholders; health, labour and safety issues; anti-corruption and the payment of applicable royalties and taxes.

Preparation of possible information:

        Organizations must comply with all laws and regulations related to forest management, covering all aspects of forest management, including: ecological environmental protection, social responsibility, labor health and safety, etc.

Therefore, organizations can prepare the following documents:

1.        The organization provides a complete list of regulations and provides relevant proof of compliance, such as: contracts, insurance certificates, security inspection reports, tax payment certificates, etc.

2.        Establish an internal control system to ensure the organization's continuous compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including: regular inspections, employee education and training on forest management related laws, gender equality, anti-corruption, environmental and social risk assessment, prevention and avoidance of environmental disasters, labor safety accidents and other emergencies.

3.        Maintain good communication with indigenous peoples, local communities, leaseholds, and other stakeholders to understand and respect their rights and needs.