The table below contains more information regarding the indicator.
Indicator name |
Proportion of forest area under an independently verified forest management certification scheme |
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Target |
No specific target |
Indicator description |
This indicator measures the proportion of forest area under an independently verified forest management certification scheme. |
Geographical coverage |
Canada |
Unit of measurement |
Percentage |
Calculations |
This indicator is measured by dividing the certified forest area by the total forest area. |
Comments and limitations |
The 3 standards are Canadian Standards Association, Forest Stewardship Council and Sustainable Forestry Initiative. |