Tanzania: See Appendix 2 for on the Forests Act of 2002. 1.1.4. Discovered non compliances with legislation shall be recorded. 1.1.5. Corrective actions shall be implemented in case that any is identified. C1.2. All applicable and legally prescribed fees, royalties, taxes and other charges shall be paid. Indicators Verifiers, Examples, and Notes Evaluation Team Notes Conformance (C, NC or NA) 1.2.1. The FME shall demonstrate evidence that payments of taxes, royalties, and other charges are made on time. Verifiers: Tanzania: Applicable fees involve land rent, NSSF contributions for laborers, royalties, taxes, and levies under the Forests Act (2002). Invoices, tax returns, receipts. Interviews with and information supplied by regulatory authorities and other stakeholders. Internal financial audit records. 1.2.2. The FME shall maintain up-to-date records of all payments and make these available to the SCS auditing team. Verifiers: See above. 1.2.3. In the case of payment or accounting discrepancies, the FME shall maintain records of the discrepancies. Verifiers: See 1.2.4. In the case of payment or accounting discrepancies, the FME shall demonstrate evidence that efforts are implemented to resolve them. Verifiers: Interviews with and information supplied by regulatory authorities and other stakeholders. compliance
4.1.4. FME shall implement policies and procedures to make qualifications, skills, and experience the basis for recruitment, placement, training and advancement of staff at all levels. Verifiers: Employment policies & procedures. Interviews with staff and labour organisations. Guidance: No evidence of discrimination based on race, colour, ethnicity, culture, gender, age, religion, political opinion, nationality or social origin. 4.1.5. The FME ensure that employees and contractors are paid a fair wage and other benefits, which meet or exceed all legal requirements and those provided in comparable occupations in the same region. Verifiers: Records of payment compared to census data, salary surveys, etc. Interviews with forest managers, workers, contractors, and labour representatives/ stakeholders. Note: Benefits may include social security payment, pension, accommodation, food, etc. C4.2. Forest management should meet or exceed all applicable laws and/or regulations covering health and safety of employees and their families. Indicators Verifiers, Examples, and Notes Evaluation Team Notes Conformance (C, NC or NA) 4.2.1. Employees, including contractors, shall be aware of and shall implement safe work practices. Verifiers: Interviews with workers and contractors Guidelines/ regulations are readily available. 4.2.2. FME shall maintain written guidelines and policies for workplace health and safety that comply with national minimum requirements. For large FMEs, at a minimum, the following topics shall be addressed: Personal protective equipment (PPE) Inspection, maintenance, and replacement of PPE Occupational health & safety Note: Guidelines, manuals and policies by government agencies, health departments, NGOs, the ILO, and other organizations qualify as written guidelines as long as the FME addresses any required topics and health & safety issues for all occupational tasks. Tanzania: Occupational Health and Safety Act 2003. See Employment and Labour Relations Act (2004)l National
Accident & injury prevention Illness and disease endemic to the area that affect workers and their families Emergency procedures for accidents, fires, oil/ chemical spills, and impacted logged trees. First AID AIDS Policy (2001) and National Health Policy (1990). There should be evidence of implementation of an HIV/AIDS strategy on the FMU(s). 4.2.3. Workers shall be provided with safety equipment relevant to their occupational tasks, consistent with the ILO Code of Practice on Safety and Health in Forestry and/or national occupational health & safety regulations. Verifiers: Observation of use of PPE and other safety equipment in the field. Note: Health and safety equipment are not limited to those cited in indicator 4.2.3 and may depend on the task at hand. For example, on-site fueling stations and maintenance facilities may require different PPE, such as respirators and HazMat suits. 4.2.4. The vehicles, tools, and harvesting equipment of the FME and its contractors shall be adapted to forestry work, including safety devices. Verifiers: Forest machinery is equipped with crash bars and/or other safety devices. Chainsaws have and/or other safety devices. 4.2.5. FME shall conduct regular checks to ensure that all safety procedures are observed in the field, and periodically inspect or test all equipment for safety and performance. Verifiers: Inspection records Inspection of equipment in the field Interviews with workers 4.2.6. For large FMEs: FME shall maintain a register of accidents (including those among the contractors working on the FMU) and document steps taken to minimize risk of further accidents. Verifiers: Accident/ incident records Updated procedures or policies Training records Interviews with staff and contractors 4.2.7. Where located and provided on the FMU, Verifiers:
combination of empirical data and published literature, based on conservative, growth and yield estimates to ensure that the rate of harvest does not exceed the calculated rates of long-term growth. Applicability note: Short rotation crops, such Christmas tree farms established on forest soils prior to November 1994 may be certified as part of natural forest management certificates if the area used for the farm amounts to a limited portion of the FMU (generally <5% of the FMU). If the primary purpose of the FMU is to produce Christmas trees or other short rotation crops, then these may be treated as plantations and subject to Principle 10. Christmas tree farms and other short rotation crops are subject to all of the requirements of the standard, including Criterion 5.6. See FSC-DIS-01-001 and Sustainable Forest Management: Support to Forest Stewardship Council D 1.1(June 2010) for more information.5.6.1 is applicable to natural/ semi-natural forest management. 5.6.2 is applicable to plantation forest management. 5.6.2. For plantation forest management, the growth and harvest rates (for thinning and final cuts), shall be based on well-documented information and/or field trials, and be consistent with the observed behaviour of the species at the national or regional level. 5.6.3. For large FMEs: Average annual harvest levels, over rolling periods of no more than 10 years, do not exceed the calculated AAC. For SLIMF: On SLIMF forests, harvest levels and rates do not exceed growth rates over successive harvests, contribute Verifiers: Harvest records Comparison of records of harvested volume by species (or species groups) with the AAC established for the species (or species groups). Guidance: The portion of the indicator applicable for large FMEs
reduce the cumulative effects of all site-disturbing activities. For FMU’s meeting SLIMF requirements, only the following indicator(s) of this criterion apply; the indicator(s) are not to be used for assessing operations: Guidance: This applies to both small and low intensity SLIMFs. 6.1.4. FME demonstrates knowledge of possible negative impacts of its activities and implements measures to minimize or mitigate them. Where required by national legislation, an official Environmental Impact Assessment report shall be carried out and properly integrated into projects, plans and programs C6.2. Safeguards shall exist which protect rare, threatened and endangered species and their habitats (e.g., nesting and feeding areas). Conservation zones and protection areas shall be established, appropriate to the scale and intensity of forest management and the uniqueness of the affected resources. Inappropriate hunting, fishing, trapping and collecting shall be controlled. Indicators Verifiers, Examples, and Notes Evaluation Team Notes Conformance (C, NC or NA) 6.2.1. Using the best information available and the results of field surveys, the FME shall assess the potential presence of rare, threatened or endangered (RTE) species and their habitats within the FMU (e.g., nesting and feeding areas). 6.2.2. FME shall establish, appropriate to the scale and intensity of the operation, conservation zones and/or other adequate protection measures for RTE species and their habitats. Guidance: The assigned for conservation and protection should be located in areas where they can offer a maximum contribution to the biodiversity conservation. 6.2.3. FME shall demarcate RTE conservation zones on maps, and when appropriate
the forest management system based on government regulations or policies, inventory data specific to the forest, and/or technical publications. 6.3.2. In natural/ forests, management prescriptions shall maintain, increase or restore natural forest composition and structure. Note: Composition and structure may refer to number and diversity of species, size classes, and structural elements (e.g., snags, vines, downed woody debris). Applicability: This indicator is applicable to prescriptions developed for even-aged, uneven-aged, salvage harvests, intermediate treatments and management systems of natural and semi-natural forests. 6.3.3. In natural/ forests, the FME preferably works in favor of natural regeneration; young stands, either planted or naturally established, are well-stocked with desired species, vigorous and on the trajectory to healthy merchantable stands. Applicability: This indicator is applicable to natural and forests. 6.3.4. The FME designs and implements harvests over time and with consideration of forest ecological functions, and the integrity and connectivity of wildlife habitats. Guidance: Large FMEs are expected to be able to make more contributions to habitat and connectivity for fauna. For SLIMFs, this may depend on proximity to other forestland or protected areas. For all forest vertical and horizontal complexity and structural elements (e.g., snags, downed woody debris) should be carefully considered depending on wildlife habitat objectives and forest ecological functions. 6.3.5. The FME assesses the risk of, prioritizes, and, as warranted, develops and implements a strategy to Note: When the FME can demonstrate evidence (i.e., in the field or testimony of expert stakeholders) that no invasive
off-road travel, is controlled, as possible, to minimize ecological impacts; road density is minimized; erosion is minimized; sediment discharge to streams is minimized; there is free upstream and downstream passage for aquatic organisms; impacts of transportation systems on wildlife habitat and migration corridors are minimized; area converted to roads, landings and skid trails is minimized; habitat fragmentation is minimized; unneeded are closed and rehabilitated. slopes in excess of 60% are made with full bench cuts or minimal side cast; for decommissioned roads, bridges and culverts are removed, water bars are installed; slopes are recontoured or revegetated, and ecologically functional drainage patterns are established; landings are located on ecologically suitable sites and the size is minimized and the number of landings is optimized to minimize overall disturbance to the site; landings are seeded, mulched, or covered with slash after use; Riparian Management Zone crossings are kept to a minimum; stream crossings are installed at an angle that causes least ecological disturbance; water diversion structures are used according to locally applicable guidelines. As part of watershed assessments, habitats for salmonids and other threatened and endangered aquatic species are identified. If shown to be necessary, road density is reduced in such habitats and/or mitigated within the watershed. Cooperative transportation planning with agencies, such as watershed management councils, is used to minimize negative cumulative impacts across the landscape. The FME should design culverts and take other steps to ensure fish passage in order to maintain or enhance the biodiversity of the stream, although it is understood that there may be some situations where free upstream and downstream passage is not possible. 6.5.5. In consultation with appropriate expertise, the Guidance: Appropriate expertise may include hydrologists,
7.2.2. The FME shall incorporate the results of monitoring or new scientific or technical information (e.g., silvicultural, environmental, social, and economic conditions) in the revision or adjustment of the FMP, appropriate to the scale and intensity of operations. 7.3.3. FMP revisions shall follow national procedures. C7.3. Forest workers shall receive adequate training and supervision to ensure proper implementation of the management plan. Indicators Verifiers, Examples, and Notes Evaluation Team Notes Conformance (C, NC or NA) 7.3.1. Workers are qualified to properly implement the FMP; all forest workers are provided with sufficient guidance and supervision to adequately implement their respective components of the FMP. Verifiers: FMP, harvesting operation plan and other activities’ plans are available for staff and used in everyday work. Interviews with FME staff Records of training Staff and contractor evaluations Observation of supervisory personnel in the 7.3.2. For large FMEs: There is a documented protocol by which forest workers (including contractors) are duly trained as to their role in implementing the FMP. Examples: Training required for the implementation of the FMP many include proper felling techniques, chainsaw maintenance, flora and fauna identification, emergency procedures, required national or local licenses or certificates for practicing forestry or logging, etc. 7.3.4. Records are maintained as to when each forest worker received training in the implementation of the FMP. 7.3.5. The FME shall demonstrate compliance with Guidance: Harvest prescriptions are carried out as planned. Minor
accompanies the product until the point of sale, or the “forest gate.” 8.3.2. The FME shall implement consistently the COC procedures defined in indicator 8.3.1. 8.3.3. If the FME wants to use the logo and/or other trademarks of FSC or SCS on its products or in publications, including websites, it shall ask for documented approval from SCS prior to use. C8.4. The results of monitoring shall be incorporated into the implementation and revision of the management plan. Indicators Verifiers, Examples, and Notes Evaluation Team Notes Conformance (C, NC or NA) 8.4.1. The FME shall incorporate the results of monitoring of C8.2 into the revision of the FMP. 8.4.2. Where monitoring results indicate that management objectives are not being met, FME shall modify its implementation of the management plan. C8.5. While respecting the confidentiality of information, forest managers shall make publicly available a summary of the results of monitoring indicators, including those listed in Criterion 8.2. Indicators Verifiers, Examples, and Notes Evaluation Team Notes Conformance (C, NC or NA) 8.5.1. While protecting FME confidentiality, either full monitoring results or an up-to-date summary of the most recent monitoring information is maintained, covering the Indicators listed in Criterion 8.2, and is available to the public, free or at a nominal price, upon request. Guidance: Information that is considered confidential can be presented in such a way as to protect its confidentiality, including data on production, inventory, growth, costs, and other information deemed to provide a competitive advantage or proprietary in nature. This information can be represented in the public summary as trends, percentages, or in terms of their relation to the goals and limits outlined in the FMP.
relevant federal/provincial/ territorial legislative body, or c) identified in regional land use plans or conservation plans? 1.2. Does the FMU contain any areas with significant concentrations of RTE species, endemic species (restricted geographic range) and/or natural communities that are significant at a regional scale? Global: National: Regional/ local: FME: Are there any HCV1 attributes in the FMU? What are they? Comments from experts and stakeholders: Comments from experts and stakeholders: HCV2. Globally, regionally or nationally significant large landscape-level areas where viable populations of most if not all naturally occurring species exist in natural patterns of distribution and abundance. 2.1. Does the FMU constitute or form part of a globally, nationally or regionally significant forest landscape that includes viable populations of most or all native species in natural patterns of distribution and abundance? Global: National: Regional/ local: FME: Are there any HCV2 attributes in the FMU? What are they? Comments from experts and stakeholders: Comments from experts and stakeholders: 2.2. How would regional biodiversity be affected if the natural characteristics of the FMU were altered significantly? Global: National: Regional/ local: FME: Are there any HCV2 attributes in the FMU? What are they? Comments from experts and stakeholders: Comments from experts and stakeholders: HCV3. Areas that are in or contain rare, threatened or endangered ecosystems. 3.1. Does the FMU contain any areas of primary forest? Global: National: Regional/ local: FME: Are there any HCV3 attributes in the FMU? What are they? Comments from experts and stakeholders: Comments from experts and stakeholders: 3.2. Does the FMU contain any rare, threatened or Global: National: Regional/ local: FME: Are there any HCV3 attributes in the FMU? What are they?
endangered ecosystems? Comments from experts and stakeholders: Comments from experts and stakeholders: HCV4. Areas that provide basic ecosystem services in critical situations (e.g. watershed protection, erosion control). 4.1. Is any part of the FMU managed to protect or provide water sources for human consumption? Global: National: Regional/ local: FME: Are there any HCV4 attributes in the FMU? What are they? Comments from experts and stakeholders: Comments from experts and stakeholders: 4.2. Does any portion of the FMU contain floodplains, wetlands, marshes or swamps that are critical in controling water flow or water quality? Global: National: Regional/ local: FME: Are any HCV4 attributes in the FMU? What are they? Comments from experts and stakeholders: Comments from experts and stakeholders: 4.3. Is part of the FMU critical for controlling erosion, landslides or avalanches that threaten local communities? Global: National: Regional/ FME: Are there any HCV4 attributes in the FMU? What are they? Comments from experts and stakeholders: Comments from experts and stakeholders: HCV5. Areas fundamental to meeting basic needs of local communities (e.g. subsistence, health). HCV5 includes forest areas that local people use to obtain resources critical to their survival, such as food and medicinal plants for which no viable alternative exists. Forest uses such as recreational hunting and commercial or ilegal logging are not basic human needs. 5.1. Is a portion of the FMU fundamental to satisfying the needs of any local community? Global: National: Regional/ local: FME: Are there any HCV5 attributes in the FMU? What are they? Comments from experts and stakeholders: Comments from experts and stakeholders: HCV6. critical to local communities’ traditional cultural identity (areas of cultural, ecological, economic or religious significance identified in cooperation with such local communities). 6.1. Are there any areas of cultural, economic or religious importance to local indigenous, tribal or traditional communities? Global: National: Regional/ local: FME: Are there any HCV6 attributes in the FMU? What are they? Comments from experts and stakeholders: Comments from experts and stakeholders: ANNEX 2. Regulations applicable to forest management in Tanzania Companies: 1. Companies Act, 2002 – A company must be formally registered