The criteria of the PEFC certification scheme include requirements that ensure
sustainable forest management. In our thesis, by reviewing the records on
compliance control of the implementation of sustainable forest management
requirements at the regional level according to the provisions of the Slovenian
Forest Certification Scheme PEFC, we aimed to determine whether private
forest owners manage their forests according to these criteria. We also aimed
to identify the criteria where non-compliance was found and to analyze the
trend of non-compliance from 2012 to 2021. Based on the collected data, we
found that the proportion of private owners with identified non-compliances
has decreased over the years. Most non-compliances were identified within
criteria II: " Maintenance of forest ecosystem health and vitality."
Additionally, we found that more owners are choosing to remain involved in
regional forest certification under the PEFC system and are addressing any
identified non-compliances in a timely manner. This also indicates their
commitment to sustainable management and recognition of the benefits
brought by certification.
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