The International Generic Indicators (IGIs) are a suite of indicators, based on the new FSC Principles and Criteria (P&C) (version 5), to act as a starting point for FSC Canada’s national Forest Management standard.
The IGIs underwent a first public consultation in the spring of 2013, and are currently undergoing the second round of public consultation. Given the central role that IGIs will play in fostering global consistency and rigour in the FSC system, dedicated public consultation is vital to ensuring that the IGIs are both robust and functional.
The methodology for preparing the second draft was a systematic and iterative process in which the IGI Working Group, revised and proposed indicators for each criterion. A set of filter questions was applied, asking whether each indicator was:
- Globally Applicable
- Auditable
- Performance based
- Written in clear, simple language
- Redundant
- Consider Scale, Intensity and Risk
Once feedback is received from this second draft, a final version of the IGIs will be released in June 2014. At this point, FSC Canada will transfer these final indicators to our national Forest Management Standard (see draft transfer procedure document below).
Get Involved
There are several ways that you can be involved and submit feedback.
Review Draft 2 of the International Generic Indicators
See documents attached below to view a copy of the second draft of the International Generic Indicators.
Submit Comments directly to FSC International
Comments can be submitted using:
- The online comment form (Survey Monkey) can be accessed here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/IGIdraft2survey
- The PDF Comment Form, can be accessed here:
- http://igi.fsc.org/download.igis-draft-2-0-printable-survey-english.156.pdf
- Direct Email, to igi@fsc.org
Please copy FSC Canada, v.peachey@ca.fsc.org, when submitting your comments so we can incorporate input into our analysis.
Submit Comments to FSC Canada
FSC Canada has prepared a comment form that lists the draft IGIs and provides reference to where a compatible element already exists in FSC Canada’s regional Forest Management standards.
These comment forms are under development and will be finalized and made available on February 7th, 2014. By using this form, will incorporate your input in our formal review of D2 IGIs that we are submitting to FSC International.
Please submit your comments to FSC Canada by: March 21, 2014 to Vivian Peachey at v.peachey@ca.fsc.org
Participate in Webinars
FSC Canada and FSC US will be hosting a number of webinars to provide perspective on the major thematic changes between the first and second IGI drafts and help you prepare comments.
Register for a session now by clicking a date below:
Webinar: Initial Perspectives
Wednesday February 19, 2014 3pm - 5pm EST [ENGLISH]
Thursday February 20, 10am -12pm EST [FRENCH]
Friday February 21, 2014 12pm- 2pm EST [ENGLISH]
Webinar: Major Themes & Preparing Comments
Friday March 14, 2014 12pm -2pm EST [ENGLISH]
Monday March 17, 2014 3pm-5pm EST [ENGLISH]
Tuesday March 18, 2014 10an -12pm EST [FRENCH]
The IGIs provide a strategic opportunity for FSC to set a high yet tangible bar that could transform forest management globally. FSC Canada strongly encourages all stakeholders to participate by providing comments on the Second Draft of the IGIs. More information including timeline and outline of the process can be viewed on the IGI Website (www.igi.fsc.org ).
