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The contribution of FSC certification to biodiversity in Estonian forests

dc.contributor.authorLehtonen, E.
dc.contributor.authorvon Stedingk, H.
dc.date.accessioned2022-01-23T18:55:54Z
dc.date.available2022-01-23T18:55:54Z
dc.identifier.urihttps://open.fsc.org/handle/resource/677
dc.languageen
dc.rightsOpen access
dc.titleThe contribution of FSC certification to biodiversity in Estonian forestsen
dcterms.abstractThis study evaluates the impact of FSC certification to biodiversity in the Estonian forest. The benefits for forest biodiversity are most apparent regarding preserving different dead wood types, prohibiting forest drainage, and maintaining noble hardwoods. These conservation requirements are not covered by Estonian legislation. FSC also contributes to a larger tree species variation, more retained trees in harvested areas, and protection of large Woodland Key Habitats. The impacts of these considerations have been validated based on scientific literature. When evaluating the FSC impact one must keep in mind that biodiversity is only one of the three pillars of FSC and sustainable forestry, together with social considerations and economic viability. FSC certification shall be seen as an effective and complementary tool to other conservation practices.en
dcterms.issued2016
dcterms.typeReport
dspace.entity.typePublication
fsc.evidenceCategoryFSC effect-related studies
fsc.focus.forestTypeNatural Forest
fsc.focus.forestZoneBoreal
fsc.focus.sustainDimension2. Environmental
fsc.focus.tenureManagement(not yet curated)
fsc.focus.tenureOwnership(not yet curated)
fsc.issue.environmental(not yet curated)
fsc.topic.environmental2.4. Compositional diversity
fscdoc.hashidden.adminyes
fscdoc.hashidden.useryes
fscdoc.intransitionno
is.coverage.countryEstonia
is.coverage.regionEurope
is.evaluation.collection(not yet curated)
is.evidenceSubTypeQualitative
is.evidenceTypeCase study
is.identifier.fscdoihttp://dx.doi.org/10.34800/fsc-international568
is.link.urlhttps://www.lmsp.lv/documents/view-ext/44f683a84163b3523afe57c2e008bc8c/The%20contribution%20of%20FSC%20certification%20to%20biodiversity%20in%20Estonian%20forests.pdf
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