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Forests are managed for a variety of timber and non-timber products, as well as for watershed management, conservation, recreation purposes, carbon sequestration, and the provision of other important ecosystem services. The primary focus of the commercial forestry industry is on maximizing timber yield for the production of wood products. Thus forestry can be viewed as an extractive industry, but one which, given careful management can support regeneration and renewal of the resource for long-term use.

Impacts

  • Over-harvesting of wild species.
  • Habitat change and degradation from extraction or cultivation of important species.
  • Invasive species from plantations.
  • Water abstraction for plantation cultivation.

Opportunities/Risks

  • Illegal logging may undercut legitimate business.
  • Plantation monocultures reduce biodiversity and are predisposed to disease risks.
  • Opportunities for payments for carbon sequestration through regeneration and for REDD+.

Case Studies


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Forest improvement project to conserve the source of a river in Mitake

Forest improvement project to conserve the source of a river in Mitake

In Gifu Prefecture a pact has been concluded involving the company Gifu Zohen to realize a government-citizen forest-creation project. The activities will cover a 14.66-ha of satoyama woodland, which is integral to local communities.

Earthcover, waterbird and water chemistry inventory for Weyerhaeuser Alberta Forest Management Areas

Earthcover, waterbird and water chemistry inventory for Weyerhaeuser Alberta Forest Management Areas

Weyerhaeuser, one of the world’s largest forest products companies, has offices or operations in 10 countries with customers worldwide. Weyerhaeuser is principally engaged in the growing and harvesting of timber; the manufacture, distribution and sale of forest products; as well as real estate development. It is the world’s largest private sector owner of softwood timberland and holds logging rights to more than 5.35 million hectares of land in Canada. Weyerhaeuser has approximately 16,500 employees globally including approximately 1,900 employees at 7 operations in Canada. Canadian operations currently include facilities in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario, producing a range of pulp, lumber and engineered wood products for Canadian and international markets.


Tools and Mechanisms


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Indonesian Ecolabelling Institute

Indonesian Ecolabelling Institute

http://www.lei.or.id/tentang-sertifikasi-lei

The Indonesian Ecolabelling Institute (LEI-Lembaga Eko­la­bel Indone­sia) is a non-profit, constituent based organization that develops forest certification systems promoting just and sustainable forest resource management in Indonesia. As a constituent based organization, LEI retains independence and transparency; both necessary for the credibility of forest certification.
Malaysian Timber Certification Council

Malaysian Timber Certification Council

http://www.mtcc.com.my/

The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) is an independent organisation established to develop and operate the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS). it provides independent assessments of forest management practices in Malaysia to meet the demand for certified timber products.

Investment Screening Guidelines for Financial Investors

http://gftn.panda.org/practical_info/financial_ins...

The WWF has been working with financial institutions since 2005 to develop responsible investment policies addressing sector-specific investments impacting the forest industry.  The initiative helps shape internal banking policies on how these institutions manage their responsibilities in safeguarding the environmental and social qualities of projects impacting forests.Additionally provided is capacity building and training for frontline bankers to screen investment proposals based on social/environment principles.
Forest Footprint Disclosure

Forest Footprint Disclosure

http://www.forestdisclosure.com/

The Forest Footprint Disclosure Project (FFD) is a new UK government-supported initiative created to help investors identify how an organisation’s activities and supply chains contribute to deforestation, and link this 'forest footprint' to their value.
Sustainable Forestry Initiative

Sustainable Forestry Initiative

http://www.sfiprogram.org/

SFI Inc. is a fully independent, charitable organization dedicated to promoting sustainable forest management. SFI's forest certification standard is based on principles that promote sustainable forest management, including measures to protect water quality, biodiversity, wildlife habitat, species at risk, and Forests with Exceptional Conservation Value.

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