Notices to Users Foreword Introduction

1. Background and Purpose 2. Use of the certification standard 3. Structure of the certification standard 4. Procedures for use of the certification standard 5. Interpretation and revision of the certification standard

6.1 Protection of rare species, habitats and natural resources 6.2 Maintenance of biodiversity and ecological functions 6.3 Conservation of semi-natural woodlands and plantations on ancient woodland sites 6.4 Game management

7. The community

7.1 Consultation 7.2 Woodland access and recreation including traditional and permissive use rights 7.3 Rural economy 7.4 Minimising adverse impacts

8. Forestry workforce

8.1 Health and safety 8.2 Training and continuing development 8.3 Workers’ rights 8.4 Insurance

Glossary of Terms Appendix: References

Key

The following abbreviations have been used throughout the text to highlight sources of additional information. More info.

Managment
Planning

Biodiversity
Action Plan

Forest
Reproductive
Material
Regulations

References

Compliance with the law and conformance with the requirements of the certification standard

1.2Protection from illegal activities
1.2.1	Requirement The owner or manager shall take all reasonable measures to stop illegal or unauthorised uses of the woodland which could jeopardise fulfilment of the objectives of management. Means of verification All woodlands: The owner/manager is aware of potential and actual problems Evidence of response to actual current problems. Non-SLIM woodlands: Evidence of a pro-active approach to potential and actual problems including follow-up action.

1.2Protection from illegal activities

1.2.1

Requirement

The owner or manager shall take all reasonable measures to stop illegal or unauthorised uses of the woodland which could jeopardise fulfilment of the objectives of management.

Means of verification

All woodlands:

The owner/manager is aware of potential and actual problems
Evidence of response to actual current problems.

Non-SLIM woodlands:

Evidence of a pro-active approach to potential and actual problems including follow-up action.