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 8.3 & I 8.3.1)。From the Concepts of Sustainable Forest Management to Reality: Practical Steps for PEFC Forest Management Criteria(C 8.3 & I 8.3.1).

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

8.3 Maintenance and encouragement of productive functions of forests (wood and non-wood).

8.3維護和促進森林的生產功能（木材和非木材）

8.3.1 The capability of forests to produce a range of wood and non-wood forest products and services on a sustainable basis shall be maintained.

8.3.1 維持森林生產各類木材和非木材產品及服務的能力，確保永續性。

可能資料的整備：

        森林不僅僅是木材的來源，還應提供多種非木材林產品，如藥用植物、食用菌、野生動物等，以及生態系統服務，如水源涵養、碳匯等。

因此組織應準備以下資料：

1.        提供森林經營計畫，明確規劃森林的生產目標、經營方式、以及如何平衡木材生產與生態保護。

2.        提供森林所生產的木材和非木材林產品及服務的清單，並說明其產量和利用方式。

3.        對森林提供的生態系統服務進行評估，如水源涵養、碳匯、生物多樣性保育、觀光、歷史遺跡、文化等。

4.        提供監測森林的健康狀況和生產力等項目的紀錄。

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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

8.3 Maintenance and encouragement of productive functions of forests (wood and non-wood).

8.3.1 The capability of forests to produce a range of wood and non-wood forest products and services on a sustainable basis shall be maintained.

Preparation of possible information:

        Forests are not only a source of timber, but should also provide a variety of non-timber forest products, such as medicinal plants, edible fungi, wildlife, etc., as well as ecosystem services, such as water conservation, carbon sequestration, etc.

Therefore, the organization should prepare the following information:

1.        Provide a forest management plan that clearly plans the production goals of the forest, how to manage it, and how to balance timber production and ecological protection.

2.        Provide a list of timber and non-timber forest products and services produced by forests, with an indication of their production and how they are used.

3.        Assess the ecosystem services provided by forests, such as water conservation, carbon sequestration, biodiversity conservation, tourism, historical sites, culture, etc.

4.        Provide the records of monitoring the health and productivity of forests.