Guide to Developing or Revising a Risk Assessment

This guide outlines the process for developing or revising a risk assessment following the FSC Risk Assessment Framework. It begins with the determination of geopolitical scale and source types, emphasizing the need to consider geographical boundaries and non-geographical characteristics. The document details how to clearly describe source types to ensure they are understandable for users of the risk assessment. It also stresses the importance of identifying the scope of the assessment, including the area covered and the specific indicators. Gathering and assessing information is highlighted as a critical step, requiring the use of public sources and consultations with experts. The guide specifies the designation of risks based on gathered information, categorizing them as negligible, non-negligible, or not applicable. Additionally, it discusses the establishment of mitigation measures for identified non-negligible risks and lists indicators for risk assessment, including High Conservation Values and forest conversion. The supporting technology, Risk Hub, is mentioned as a tool for capturing risk assessments.