SGS CH Forest Management Generic Standard 2023

This document is a technical report detailing the SGS CH Generic Standard for forest certification aligned with the FSC Principles and Criteria Version 4. It serves multiple purposes including the development of local or regional standards, scoping assessments, certification assessments, and surveillance assessments. The report outlines the process for adapting the standard to meet local requirements, ensuring compliance with legal obligations, and modifying performance thresholds to meet or exceed national legal requirements. It emphasizes the importance of stakeholder engagement and the necessity for the standard to be applicable to the local context, including environmental, social, and economic perspectives. The document also presents the layout of the standard, which is structured according to the FSC Principles and Criteria, and includes specific indicators and verifiers for compliance assessment. Each principle is accompanied by criteria, indicators, and guidance to assist assessors in evaluating compliance effectively.