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 8.5 & I 8.5.3)。From the Concepts of Sustainable Forest Management to Reality: Practical Steps for PEFC Forest Management Criteria(C 8.5 & I 8.5.3).

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

8. Operation運營

8.5 Maintenance or appropriate enhancement of protective functions in forest management (notably soil and water).

8.5森林經營中保護功能的維持或適當增強（特別是土壤和水）。

8.5.3 The special care shall be given to forestry operations on sensitive soils and erosion-prone areas as well as in areas where operations might lead to excessive erosion of soil into watercourses. Techniques applied and the machinery used shall be suitable for such areas. Special measures shall be taken to minimize the pressure of animal populations on these areas.

8.5.3 應對敏感土壤和易侵蝕區域以及操作可能導致過度土壤侵蝕進入水道的區域的林業操作給予特別關注。應使用適合這些區域的技術和機械。應採取特殊措施以盡量減少動物群體對這些區域的壓力。

可能資料的整備：

       對於土壤容易流失、生態脆弱的區域，應採取更謹慎的林業作業措施， 選擇對土壤侵蝕影響較小的技術和機械設備，以及控制動物的數量和活動範圍，以減少對土壤的破壞。

因此組織應準備以下資料：

1.         提供敏感區域地圖，包括:易侵蝕地區、水源涵養區等，以及土壤侵蝕監測的數據和分析結果。

2.         提供針對敏感區域的林業作業規範，包括適用的技術和機械。

3.         提供針對敏感區域的動物管理計畫。

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8. Operation

8.5 Maintenance or appropriate enhancement of protective functions in forest management (notably soil and water).

8.5.3 The special care shall be given to forestry operations on sensitive soils and erosion-prone areas as well as in areas where operations might lead to excessive erosion of soil into watercourses. Techniques applied and the machinery used shall be suitable for such areas. Special measures shall be taken to minimize the pressure of animal populations on these areas.

Preparation of possible information:

       For areas where soil erosion is prone and ecology is fragile, more prudent forestry practices should be taken; technology and machinery should be selected that have less impact on soil erosion, and the number and range of animals should be controlled to reduce soil damage.

Therefore, organizations should prepare the following data:

1.         Provide maps of sensitive areas, including: erosion-prone areas, water conservation areas, etc., as well as data and analysis results of soil erosion monitoring.

2.         Provide forestry practices for sensitive areas, including applicable technology and machinery.

3.     Provide animal management plans for sensitive areas.