GB/T 28951-2021 in English
VALIDForest certification in China—Forest management
- Issued on:2021-05-21
- Implemented on:2021-12-01
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《GB/T 28951-2021中国森林认证 森林经营》由TC360（全国森林可持续经营与森林认证标准化技术委员会）归口，主管部门为国家林业和草原局。
Introduction
Core changes in the standard revision
| Dimensions | 2012 version | 2021 version |
|---|---|---|
| Definition of terms | Including 2 definitions such as forest certification | 3 new definitions such as Trees outside forests (TOF) |
| Ownership requirements | Description of ownership documents | Explicit requirement for real estate registration certificate |
| Conversion of natural forests | Principle provisions | Added a 5% conversion ratio limit |
Specifications for the preparation of forest management plans
The standard requires that the management plan must include 10 core contents: a complete system from management objectives to benefit analysis, with special emphasis on:
- Based on the preparation basis of national land space planning
- Mandatory stakeholder participation mechanism
- Revision cycle of no more than 10 years
Technical points for biodiversity conservation
Implementation case: Southern collective forest area
By establishing rare tree species protection areas and retaining 5% of dead standing trees as ecological niches, the habitats of endangered species such as white storks have been expanded by 30%
| Protection objects | Measures | Monitoring indicators |
|---|---|---|
| Endangered species | Designated protected areas | Annual rate of population change |
| Fragile ecosystems | Restricted logging intensity | Native vegetation coverage |
Specifications for the control of chemical use
Establish a three-level control system:
- Prohibited list management (WHO ⅠA/ⅠB category)
- Full-process records of use
- Emergency response plan
Innovative requirements for forest monitoring
Added a new indicator for carbon sequestration capacity monitoring, established a monitoring system with 9 major elements, and extended the data retention period from 3 years to 5 years
Special provisions for TOF certification
Forest monitoring requirements
Added a new indicator for carbon sequestration capacity monitoring, established a monitoring system with 9 major elements, and extended the data retention period from 3 years to 5 years
Special provisions for TOF certification
For Intensive management of trees outside forests must additionally meet the following requirements:
- Management design that maintains landscape connectivity
- Carbon sequestration assessment of agroforestry systems
- Provisions for the protection of traditional knowledge
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