ISO/WD 25970

Wood and wood-based products — Biodiversity dynamics in managed forest landscapes ISO/WD 25970

Scope

This document specifies how to measure the change and trends when it comes to biodiversity in managed forest landscapes (one or several forest management unit(s)) on the organizational or aggregated level (the area of study). It includes:
• Determining the forest management unit(s),
• Identification and selection of relevant biodiversity indicators adapted to local conditions (related to both direct observations and management activities).
• Assessment of the current status and dynamics of biodiversity in relation to those indicators,
• Interpretation of change when it comes to biodiversity indicator results, including possible thresholds and impacts of interventions,
• Reporting format.
The methodology sets a framework which can be adjusted and adapted to local conditions.
This document sets general requirements and provides overarching terminology.
This document includes information on how claims and declarations can be communicated based on this document, both within the value chain and to customers and consumers.
This document is intended to be used by organizations seeking to understand, commit to or contribute to biodiversity goals. These organizations can be either private or public, regardless of type or size, and located in any jurisdiction.
This document is not a tool that allows comparability between studies by e.g. giving absolute numbers.