SFI 2022 Forest Management Standard: Section Two

Summary

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What the Forest Management Standard Does

The SFI 2022 Forest Management Standardpromotessustainable forestrybased on 13Principles, 17Objectives, 41Performance Measuresand 114Indicators. These requirements include measures toprotectwater quality,biodiversity, wildlife habitat, species at risk andForests with Exceptional Conservation Value.

What the Forest Management Standard Covers

The SFI 2022 Forest Management Standardapplies to anyCertified Organizationthat owns or has management authority for forestlands.

Geographic Application of the Forest Management Standard

The SFI 2022 Forest Management Standardapplies to organizations in the United States and Canada.