Forest Management Standards

Forest management standards are guidelines and practices designed to ensure forests are used sustainably, balancing environmental health, economic benefits, and social needs. They promote responsible practices like preserving biodiversity, maintaining soil and water quality, and preventing deforestation. These standards help foresters and landowners plan and carry out forest activities—such as logging or conservation—in a way that protects ecosystems now and for future generations. By following these guidelines, forests can continue to provide resources, habitats, and ecological services reliably and responsibly.