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Criteria & Indicators - First Approximation Report

REPORT OF THE UNITED STATES ON THE CRITERIA AND INDICATORS FOR THE SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF TEMPERATE AND BOREAL FORESTS (June 06, 1997)

Table of Contents:

INTRODUCTION
CRITERION 1 - Biological Diversity

  • Ecosystem Diversity
  • Species Diversity
  • Genetic Diversity
CRITERION 2 - Productive Capacity
Multilateral Dialogue Multilateral Dialogue
Topics & Tools Topics & Tools
Criteria & Indicators Criteria & Indicators
Trade Trade
Certification Certification
Financing Mechanisms Financing Mechanisms
Reduced Impact Logging Reduced Impact Logging
Concession Management Concession Management
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Calender of Events Calender of Events
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CRITERION 3 - Ecosystem Health
CRITERION 4 - Soil and Water Conservation

CRITERION 5 - Global Carbon Cycles
CRITERION 6 - Socio-Economic Benefits
  • Production and Consumption
  • Recreation and Tourism
  • Investment
  • Cultural Values
  • Employment and Community Needs

CRITERION 7 - Legal, Institutional, and Economic Framework

  • Legal Framework
  • Institutional Framework
  • Economic Framework

SUMMARY
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