2024年10月19日 星期六

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 8.1 & I 8.1.4)。From the Concepts of Sustainable Forest Management to Reality: Practical Steps for PEFC Forest Management Criteria(C 8.1 & I 8.1.4).

PEFCProgramme 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。

8. Operation運營

8.1 Maintenance or appropriate enhancement of forest resources and their contribution to the global carbon cycle.

8.1維護或適當增強森林資源及其對全球碳循環的貢獻

8.1.4 Forest conversion shall not occur unless in justified circumstances where the conversion:

a) is in compliance with national and regional policy and legislation applicable for land use and forest management and is a result of national or regional land-use planning governed by a governmental or other official authority including consultation with affected stakeholders; and

b) entails a small proportion (no greater than 5 %) of forest type within the certified area; and

c) does not have negative impacts on ecologically important forest areas, culturally and socially significant areas, or other protected areas; and

d) does not destroy areas of significantly high carbon stock; and

e) makes a contribution to long-term conservation, economic, and social benefits.

8.1.4 除非在正當的情況下,否則不得進行森林轉換,該轉換應符合以下條件: a) 符合土地使用和森林經營的國家和地區政策和法律,並且是由政府或其他官方機構管理的國家或地區土地利用規劃的結果,包括與受影響利害關係人的諮詢; b) 在驗證區域內森林類型的比例不超過5% c) 不對生態重要森林區域、文化和社會重要區域或其他受保護區域造成負面影響; d) 不破壞具有顯著高碳儲量的區域; e) 對長期保護、經濟和社會效益作出貢獻。

可能資料的整備:

森林轉換除非在以下情況下才可進行:符合國家和區域政策法規、比例限制、無負面影響、不破壞高碳儲量區域、帶來長期效益。

因此組織應準備以下資料:

1.        可準備一份轉換計畫,說明轉換的原因、範圍、進行生態、社會、經濟等方面的影響評估,確保轉換不會產生負面影響以及評估轉換區域的碳儲量,確保不會破壞高碳儲量區域和緩解措施。

2.        可提供相關的國家和區域政策法規,證明轉換符合法律規定。

3.        可以提供與利害相關者溝通協商的紀錄,證明組織尊重了他們的意見。

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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:

8. Operation

8.1 Maintenance or appropriate enhancement of forest resources and their contribution to the global carbon cycle.

8.1.4 Forest conversion shall not occur unless in justified circumstances where the conversion:

a) is in compliance with national and regional policy and legislation applicable for land use and forest management and is a result of national or regional land-use planning governed by a governmental or other official authority including consultation with affected stakeholders; and

b) entails a small proportion (no greater than 5 %) of forest type within the certified area; and

c) does not have negative impacts on ecologically important forest areas, culturally and socially significant areas, or other protected areas; and

d) does not destroy areas of significantly high carbon stock; and

e) makes a contribution to long-term conservation, economic, and social benefits.

Preparation of possible information:

       Forest conversion can only be carried out in accordance with national and regional policies and regulations, with proportional restrictions, without negative impacts, without destroying areas with high carbon stocks, and with long-term benefits.

Therefore, organizations should prepare the following data:

1.        A conversion plan can be prepared that explains the cause, scope, ecological, social, and economic impact assessment to ensure that the conversion does not have negative impacts, and assesses the carbon stocks in the conversion area to ensure that the high carbon storage areas and mitigation measures are not destroyed.

2.        Relevant national and regional policies and regulations can be provided to demonstrate that the conversion is in compliance with the law.

3.     Records of communication and consultation with stakeholders can be provided to demonstrate that the organization respects their views. 

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