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Source– This post is based on the article “Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme launched to promote Sustainable Management of forests and agroforestry” Published in “PIB” on 11th December 2023.
Why in the News?
The Ministry of Environment has launched the Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme.
What is Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme?
| Specification | Details |
| Purpose | This national certification scheme promotes sustainable forest management and agroforestry in India through voluntary third-party certification. |
| Supervised by | Indian Forest and Wood Certification Council (Act as a multistakeholder advisory body) |
| Implementing agency | Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal (Responsible for overall management of the Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme.) |
| Key features of the scheme | 1) Market incentives – This Scheme offers market incentives to various entities such as state forest departments, individual farmers, FPOs, and wood-based industries, that practice responsible forest management and agroforestry. 2) The scheme comprises forest management certification, tree outside forest management certification, and chain of custody certification. 3) A distinct Trees Outside Forests Standard is introduced in the newly launched Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme. |
Note: The Forest Management certification is aligned with the Indian Forest Management Standard. It features 8 criteria, 69 indicators, and 254 verifiers, integrated into the National Working Plan Code 2023.
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