Biodiversity Metrics in Sustainable Forestry Certification Programs
Authors: Guynn Jr. D.C.1; Guynn S.T.2; Layton P.A.3; Wigley T.B.4
Source: Journal of Forestry, Volume 102, Number 3, April/May 2004 , pp. 46-52(7)
Abstract:
We reviewed sustainable forestry certification programs and the literature to identify metrics relevant to biodiversity considerations. Two certification approaches emerged, one based on an organization's management processes and one based on measurements of forest components against desired outcomes. However, there was little documentation of why certain metrics were chosen for either approach. A common theme in the literature was concern with the criteria for selecting metrics rather than recommendations of specific metrics. Biodiversity conservation plans and metrics should reflect landowner goals and address societal concerns as well as ecological considerations.Keywords: conservation; wildlife; environmental management; forest; forest management; forest resources; forestry; forestry research; forestry science; natural resources; natural resource management
Document Type: Regular article
Affiliations: 1: Professor Department of Forestry and Natural Resources Clemson University Clemson SC 29634-0317, Email: dguynn@clemson.edu 2: Invasive Species Coordinator Department of Plant Industry Clemson University Pendleton South Carolina 3: Professor and Chair Department of Forestry and Natural Resources Clemson University Clemson SC 29634-0317 4: Research Scientist National Council for Air and Stream Improvement Clemson South Carolina
