Forest management and certification
Proforest has a wealth of experience supporting sustainable forest management and forest certification. See below for a selection of our experience.-
Capacity building in forest certification in Africa
Various clients and partners | 2002 ongoing
Africa’s forests cover more than 20% of the continent, while the Congo Basin contains the world’s second largest area of dense tropical rainforest. These forests are critically important for biodiversity, as carbon sinks, and to provide goods and services for Africa’s forest nations. Read more
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EU FLEGT initiative support
With EC, EFI and Partner Countries | 2005 ongoing
The EU Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) action plan aims to combat the trade in illegal timber through bilateral Voluntary Partnership Agreements (VPAs) with tropical timber producing countries. These agreements include a Legality Assurance Scheme (LAS), which permits the verification of legality of all timber exported to the EU. This can be a challenging requirement. Read more
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High Conservation Value Assessment for JCM Ghana
For John Bitar Company Ltd (JCM) | 2010
Field identification and development of management recommendations for the maintenance and monitoring of HCVs in the concessions of John Bitar. Read more
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EU and GFTN project for legal and sustainable forest management in Africa and Asia
With GFTN for the EC | 2005 to 2010
In 2005 WWF's Global Forest and Trade Network (GFTN) received funding for a period of 5 years to assist developing countries to improve governance of their forest resources. Proforest has executed several parts of this project, including the production of training material and practical guides. Read more
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FSC guide on biodiversity management for smallholders
FSC | 2009
Production of a guide intended to help managers and owners of small-scale and low intensity forest operations maintain or implement the management of biodiversity and High Conservation Values (HCVs) within their forests. Read more
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Certification support material for smallholders
WWF and FSC | 2008
Proforest produced FSC guidance for smallholders and Community Forestry operations. Read more
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Sustainable forest management support for Iwokrama
Iwokrama | Guyana | 2006 to 2007
Provide technical support and advice on the proposed implementation of timber harvesting within the Iwokrama Sustainable Utilisation Area (ISUA). Read more
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Chain of Custody Standard for Timber Trade Action Plan (TTAP)
For TTAP | 2006
Development of a Chain of Custody Standard to enable companies to trace wood back to forest origin and provide assurance of legal compliance. Read more
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Yayasan Sabah HCVF assessments
Yayasan Sabah | 2006
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Improved Certification Schemes for Sustainable Tropical Forest Management
GEF-World Bank | 2005 to 2006
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ISEAL Alliance report on managing conflict of interest
ISEAL | 2004 to 2005
Advised ISEAL Alliance on conflict of interests within certification, based on policy and practice in ISEAL members and IAF. Read more
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Dutch government sustainable timber certification and CoC review
With PwC for Dutch Environment Ministry (VROM) | 2004
Review of the Netherlands National Assessment Guidelines for timber certification and chain of custody. Read more
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Forest Certification Handbook & Sustainable Forestry Handbook review
DFID | 2002 to 2003
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Papua New Guinea forest certification support scheme
For PNG Eco-Forestry Forum | 2002
Peer review of the analysis and recommendations for development of a national forest certification service. Read more
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Forest certification training in China
for FCO China | 2002