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 8.2 & I 8.2.4)。From the Concepts of Sustainable Forest Management to Reality: Practical Steps for PEFC Forest Management Criteria(C 8.2 & I 8.2.4).

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。

8. Operation運營

8.2 Maintenance of forest ecosystem health and vitality.

8.2維護森林生態系統的健康和活力

8.2.4 Appropriate forest management practices such as reforestation and afforestation with tree species and provenances that are suited to the site conditions or the use of tending, harvesting and transport techniques that minimize tree and/or soil damages shall be applied.

8.2.4 應應用適當的森林經營實務，如適合於立地條件的樹種和來源進行重新造林和造林，或使用能減少樹木和/或土壤損害的撫育、收穫和運輸技術。

可能資料的整備：

        組織應選擇適合當地環境條件的樹種和來源進行造林或再造林，以提高成活率和生長量。在撫育、採伐和運輸過程中，應採用能將對樹木和土壤損害降至最低的技術，以保護森林生態系統。

因此組織應準備以下資料：

1.        組織的森林經營計畫，包括造林樹種選擇的科學依據，證明所選樹種適合當地環境條件。

2.        組織說明如何在撫育、採伐和運輸過程中，減少對立木和土壤的損害。

3.        提供相關的監測資料，證明森林經營措施，能反映森林的實際狀況。

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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

8.2 Maintenance of forest ecosystem health and vitality.

8.2.4 Appropriate forest management practices such as reforestation and afforestation with tree species and provenances that are suited to the site conditions or the use of tending, harvesting and transport techniques that minimize tree and/or soil damages shall be applied.

Preparation of possible information:

        Organization should select tree species and sources suitable for local environmental conditions for afforestation or reforestation to improve survival and growth. Forest ecosystems should be protected by techniques that minimize damage to trees and soils during tending, harvesting and transport.

Therefore, the organization should prepare the following information:

1.        The organization's forest management plan, including the scientific basis for the selection of afforestation tree species, to demonstrate that the selected tree species are suitable for local environmental conditions.

2.        The organization explains how to reduce damage to standing trees and soils during tending, harvesting and transportation.

3.     Provide relevant monitoring information to demonstrate that forest management practices reflect the actual state of the forest.