CERTIFICATES
MALAYSIAN TIMBER CERTIFICATION COUNCIL (MTCC)
Kuala Lampur, Malaysia
The MTCC was established in October 1998 as an independent organisation to develop and operate the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS).
As a voluntary national scheme, the MTCS provides for independent assessment of forest management practices, to ensure the sustainable management of Malaysia’s natural forests and forest plantations, as well as to meet the demand for certified timber products.
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are protected from illegal harvesting
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are managed by indigenous people on their lands
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shall not threaten or diminish the rights of indigenous people
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ensure indigenous peoples are compensated for application of traditional knowledge
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will minimize waste associated with harvesting and on-site processing operations and avoid damage to other forest resources
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take into account the full environmental, social and operational costs of production ensuring the ecological productivity of the forest is maintained
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will have conservation zones and protected areas
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sites of cultural significance are protected
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will strive to avoid dependence on a single forest product
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will have safeguards which protect rare, threatened and endangered species and their habitats
Forest Management Areas :
PROGRAMME FOR THE ENDORSEMENT OF FOREST CERTIFICATION INTERNATIONAL (PEFC)
Geneva, Switzerland
The PEFC ( The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes) is a worldwide organisation promoting sustainable forest management through forest certification and labeling of forest-based products.
Products with aPEFC claim and/or label offer assurances that the raw materials that have been used in their manufacture originate from sustainably managed forests.
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that WHO Type 1 A and 1B pesticides and other highly toxic pesticides shall be prohibited
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improvement of the forest resources and diversified output of goods and services over the long term
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shall not threaten or diminish the rights of indigenous people
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protected and endangered plant and animal species shall not be exploited for commercial purposes
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the capability of forests to produce a range of wood and non-wood forest products
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safeguarding the quantity and quality of the forest resources by balancing harvesting and growth rates
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increasing the health and vitality of forest ecosystems and rehabilitation of degraded forest ecosystems
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that lighting of fires is to be avoided and is only permitted if it is necessary
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that the use of pesticides shall be minimized and appropriate alternatives and biological measures are preferred
PEFC Sustainable Forest Management Certification demonstrates :
FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL (FSC)
Bonn, Germany
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an internationally run, independent, non-profit organization that protects forests for future generations. The FSC mission is to promote environmentally sound, socially beneficial and economically prosperous management of the world’s forests.
They are an open, membership-led organization that sets the standards under which forests and forestry companies are certified. Their membership consists of three equally weighted chambers — environmental, economic, and social — to ensure balance and the highest level of integrity.
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that forest management comply with local laws and FSC principles
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that the legal and customary rights of indigenous peoples shall be recognized and respected.
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the forest management operations shall maintain and/or enhance the long-term socioeconomic well being of workers and local communities.
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that the management of high conservation value forests shall maintain and/or enhance the attributes which define such forests.
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forest management will conserve biological diversity and its associated value such as water, soil, and unique and fragile ecosystems and landscapes.
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that forest management will maintain the ecological functions and the integrity of the forest.
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increasing the health and vitality of forest ecosystems and rehabilitation of degraded forest ecosystems
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that monitoring will be conducted to assess the condition of the forest, yields of forest products, chain of custody, management activities and their social and environmental impacts.
