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 8.4 & I 8.4.7)。From the Concepts of Sustainable Forest Management to Reality: Practical Steps for PEFC Forest Management Criteria(C 8.4 & I 8.4.7).

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，其他內容請參考https://sustainableforest.blogspot.com/。

8. Operation運營

8.4 Maintenance, conservation and appropriate enhancement of biological diversity in forest ecosystems.

8.4維護、保護和適當增強森林生態系統中的生物多樣性

8.4.7 The genetically-modified trees shall not be used.

Note: The restriction on the usage of genetically-modified trees has been adopted by the PEFC General Assembly based on the Precautionary Principle. Until enough scientific data on genetically-modified trees indicates that impacts on human and animal health and the environment are equivalent to, or more positive than, those presented by trees genetically improved by traditional methods, no genetically-modified trees will be used.

8.4.7 不得使用基因改造樹木。

註：根據PEFC大會基於預防原則的決定，禁止使用基因改造樹木。直到有足夠的科學數據顯示基因改造樹木對人類、動物健康及環境的影響與傳統方法改良的樹木相同或更為正面前，禁止使用基因改造樹木。

可能資料的整備：

       PEFC 認證要求組織不得使用經過基因工程改造的樹木。PEFC 採納了預防原則，即在缺乏充分科學證據的情況下，應採取預防措施，以避免潛在的風險。

因此組織應準備以下資料：

1.         提供樹種來源的證明，確保所使用的樹木不是基因改造的。

2.         提供員工培訓紀錄，證明員工了解並遵守相關的規定。

3.         如果組織曾經使用過基因改造樹木，應提供相關的監測計畫和結果。

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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. For more information, please refer to https://sustainableforest.blogspot.com/.

8. Operation

8.4 Maintenance, conservation and appropriate enhancement of biological diversity in forest ecosystems.

8.4.7 The genetically-modified trees shall not be used.

Note: The restriction on the usage of genetically-modified trees has been adopted by the PEFC General Assembly based on the Precautionary Principle. Until enough scientific data on genetically-modified trees indicates that impacts on human and animal health and the environment are equivalent to, or more positive than, those presented by trees genetically improved by traditional methods, no genetically-modified trees will be used.

Preparation of possible information:

       PEFC certification requires organizations not to use genetically engineered trees. The PEFC has adopted the precautionary principle, which states that in the absence of sufficient scientific evidence, precautions should be taken to avoid potential risks.

Therefore, organizations should prepare the following data:

1.         Provide proof of the origin of the tree species and ensure that the trees used are not genetically modified.

2.         Provide staff training records to demonstrate that employees understand and comply with the relevant regulations.

3.     If the organization has used GM trees in the past, the relevant monitoring plan and results should be provided.