SLIMF Eligibility Criteria
FSC-STD-01-003
Standard
June 2021
January 2024
The objective of FSC-STD-01-003 is to provide consistent definitions of 'small' and 'low intensity' managed forests for the purpose of implementing streamlined certification and auditing procedures.
1. Expand the scope of the standard to cover and include all uses of the SLIMF concept within the FSC system to improve consistency and transparency.
2. Introduce an improved mechanism to develop and approve nationally adapted thresholds for ‘small’ and ‘low intensity’ when a deviation from the default categories is deemed necessary.
- Revision of FSC-STD-20-007: Standard for Forest Management Evaluations
- Development of FSC-PRO-30-011: Continuous Improvement Procedure
- Revision of FSC-PRO-60-010: Incorporating a risk-based approach in National Forest Stewardship Standards
- Junia Karst Caminha Ruggiero, Neocert, Brazil
- Christine Hall, The Nature Conservancy, USA
- Michal Brink, CMO, South Africa
Timeline
The SLIMF and Community Forest Eligibility Criteria V2-0 became effective.
The document can be downloaded here:
After approval by the FSC International Board of Directors, the revised FSC-STD-01-003 V2-0 is published in FSC's document centre.
The recommendation from PSC was presented and approved by the FSC Board of Directors.
The revised SLIMF and Community Forest Eligibility Criteria Standard V2-0 is presented and approved by the Policy and Standards Committee (PSC).
The SLIMF and Community Forest Eligibility Criteria V2-0 is open for public consultation until 18 November 2022.
To support the public consultation FSC offers three webinars for all interested parties. The webinars included a question-and-answer period for participants.
Webinars schedule:
- November 2 2022 16:00 - 17:00 CET (Español)
- November 3 2022 09:00 - 10:00 CET (English)
- November 3 2022 16:00 – 17:00 CET (English)
After a short presentation on the proposed draft of the FSC-STD-01-003 V2.0, SLIMF and Community Forest Eligibility Criteria, the opportunity is given to the audience to provide questions and to receive answers by the Community and Family Forest team at FSC International.
Webinars schedule:
- May 25 2022 09:00 - 10:00 CET (English)
- May 25 2022 17:00 – 18:00 CET (English)
- June 2 2022 17:00 - 18:00 CET (Español)
The SLIMF and Community Forest Eligibility Criteria is open for public consultation until 13 June 2022.
FSC launched a call for applicants open until 31 July 2021.
The FSC Board of Directors approved the revision of the SLIMF standard and the establishment of a Technical Working Group, requiring that the Terms of Reference specify that:
- All aspects of the application of the SLIMF concept shall be reviewed; and
- The specific needs of very smallholders, with forest lands of up to 20 hectares, shall be considered.
The Policy and Standards Committee recommended to FSC Board of Directors the approval of the revision process.
Review report 30 days public consultation.
Internal stakeholder review for preparation of review report and identification of alignment needs