Sustainable Forestry

Stakeholder Consultation on Adaptation of the SmartWood Standards for Verification of Legal Compliance (VLC) in Sabah, Malaysia

We seek your input on adaptation of our generic standard for verifying legal compliance and in Sabah, Malaysia. Stakeholder feedback is vital in helping us maintain transparency and build consensus around our standards and procedures.

Please download the draft adaptation of the SmartWood standards for VLC for Sabah, Malaysia:

SmartWood Standard for Verification of Legal Compliance (VLC) in Sabah, Malaysia (November 3, 2009)

Your Input is Needed

Please submit your feedback on the adaptation of the standard we are proposing.

Some questions for you to consider:

Are the standards clear, measurable, verifiable?
Are the standards organized logically and completely?
Will the standards facilitate inclusion of national laws?
Are there criteria and indicators you would propose we add?
Do the policies ensure proper implementation of the standards?

Please submit your comments by December 4th, 2009.