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 6.3.2 & S 6.3.2.3)。From the Concepts of Sustainable Forest Management to Reality: Practical Steps for PEFC Forest Management Criteria (C 6.3 & I 6.3.2 & S 6.3.2.3).

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

6.3.2 Legal, customary and traditional rights related to the forest land. 與森林土地相關的法律、習慣和傳統權利。

6.3.2.3 Forest practices and operations shall respect human rights as defined by the Universal Declaration on Human Rights.

6.3.2.3 森林實務和操作應尊重《世界人權宣言》所定義的人權。

可能資料的整備：

           所有參與森林經營的組織和個人在森林經營實踐和運營，應尊重所有人的基本人權，不論其身份、種族、性別或其他差異。森林經營活動必須符合《世界人權宣言》所規定的最低標準。

因此組織應準備以下資料：

1.        組織應制定一份明確的人權政策，闡述組織對人權的承諾，政策內容應包括:禁止歧視、保障勞工權益、尊重當地社區、保護環境等。

2.        評估森林經營活動對人權可能造成的潛在影響，並制定相應的預防措施。

3.        提供員工的人權教育訓練紀錄，確保員工了解並遵守人權原則。

4.        建立一個有效的投訴機制，讓員工和利害相關者能夠提出有關人權問題的申訴。

5.        如果發生侵犯人權事件，應有明確的糾正措施和責任追究機制。

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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

6.3.2 Legal, customary and traditional rights related to the forest land.

6.3.2.3 Forest practices and operations shall respect human rights as defined by the Universal Declaration on Human Rights.

Preparation of possible information:

        Organization and individuals involved in forest management shall respect the fundamental human rights of all people, regardless of their status, race, gender or other differences, in their forest management practices and operations. Forest management activities must comply with the minimum standards set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Therefore, the organization should prepare the following information:

1.        The organization should develop a clear human rights policy that outlines the organization's commitment to human rights, including the prohibition of discrimination, the protection of labor rights, respect for local communities, and the protection of the environment.

2.        Assess the potential human rights impacts of forest management activities and develop preventive measures accordingly.

3.        Provide employees with records of human rights education and training to ensure that employees understand and comply with human rights principles.

4.        Establish an effective complaint mechanism for employees and stakeholders to raise complaints about human rights issues.

5.     In the event of human rights violations, there should be clear corrective measures and accountability mechanisms.