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Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification may inadvertently penalize companies protecting intact forest landscapes (IFLs). Planned roads for certified logging lead to greater IFL loss compared to non-certified areas, potentially hindering sustainable forest management adoption.

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  • Forestry Science
  • Conservation Biology
  • Remote Sensing

Background:

  • The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) introduced criteria in 2014 to protect intact forest landscapes (IFLs).
  • IFLs are defined as extensive forest areas without detectable human activity, such as roads, via remote sensing.
  • Sustainable forest management certification aims to ensure responsible logging practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the impact of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification on intact forest landscapes (IFLs) in the Congo basin.
  • To evaluate whether current IFL definitions and FSC criteria adequately protect these valuable ecosystems.
  • To assess the potential unintended consequences of FSC certification on forest management practices and adoption.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of road networks within formally approved logging concessions in the Congo basin.
  • Comparison of intact forest landscape (IFL) loss between FSC-certified and non-certified concessions.
  • Consideration of remote sensing limitations in detecting informal or non-regulated extraction activities.

Main Results:

  • Greater loss of intact forest landscapes (IFLs) was observed in FSC-certified concessions compared to non-certified ones.
  • Planned road networks, necessary for certified operations, contribute to IFL degradation.
  • Informal logging areas exhibit less detectable road networks, potentially masking their impact on IFLs.

Conclusions:

  • The current definition of intact forest landscapes (IFLs) may unfairly penalize FSC-certified companies due to their planned infrastructure.
  • This discrepancy could undermine the credibility and adoption of sustainable forest management certification.
  • Re-evaluation of IFL definitions and FSC criteria is needed to ensure effective conservation and promote wider certification uptake.