Who can apply

  • State Forest Departments and forest divisions
  • Forest development corporations
  • Government agencies managing recorded forest areas
  • Public sector organisations managing forest or plantation areas
  • Private or institutional forest managers, where applicable
  • Community-managed forest areas, where eligible
  • Plantation managers managing forest plantations
  • Any eligible forest management unit applying under the applicable standard

Information to keep ready

  • Organisation and contact details
  • Location and area details
  • Ownership / management documents
  • Scope of certification
  • Maps and management plan
  • Previous certification details, if any