Certification Documents
Copies and summaries of the Forest Management internal control documents including the Center's Operations Manual and other documents used to maintain certification are available to the public to facilitate forest management certification. It is highly recommended that woodland owners consult with their Cooperating Forester on the completion of any Center form since they are trained by the Center in its correct usage. Documents are always under review and any comments or suggestions about any forms or documents please contact the Center.
Center for Forest and Wood Certification Operations Manual
Forest Management Section Policies and Procedures
Certification Documents
| Document | Description | DOC | |
Forest Management Application | Must be submitted along with appropriate fees to begin the process of certification | DOC | |
| Scoping Checklist Revised CFWC-FM-02 | Used by Forest Section Administrator to review main hurdles of certification to perspective Group members | DOC | |
| FM Agreement Form CFWC-FM-03 | Binding agreement for potential Group Members to work with the Center, lays out fees and responsibilities of the Center and Group Member to maintain certification | DOC | |
| Family Forest Standards Monitoring Checklist CFWC-FM-04FF | Assessment form used by Center personnel to document how family forest woodland owners are meeting the specific standards | DOC | |
| Standards Monitoring Checklist CFWC-FM-04LP | Assessment form used by Center personnel to document how industrial, large, and public woodland owners are meeting the specific standards | DOC | |
| Observations Form CFWC-FM-05 | Any improvement, critical, or general observations for the Standards Monitoring Checklists as well as actions to correct them are summarized | DOC | |
| Annual Reporting Form CFWC-FM-06 | Group Members are required to submit this form along with their annual payment to remain in the group | DOC | |
| Timber Pre-Harvest Checklist Form CFWC-FM-07A | Harvests are expected to adhere to standards. This form provides a checklist which should be completed prior to the harvest to ensure that all certification requirements will be met. | DOC | |
| Timber Volume Report Form CFWC-FM-07B | All harvest volumes must be reported. This form can be used for this purpose and submitted to the FM Group Administrator. | DOC | |
| Harvest Site Visitation and Evaluation Revised Form CFWC-FM-08 | Cooperating Foresters may use this form to monitor Best Management Practice compliance and implementation | DOC | |
| Chemical Usage Form CFWC-FM-09 | Any usage of chemicals must be documented and this form meets the Center's minimum reporting requirements | DOC | |
| Activity Monitoring Form CFWC-FM-10 | Used to monitoring silvicultural prescriptions, herbicide treatments, or any other forest practice must be documented for its success | DOC | |
| Removal from Group Form CFWC-FM-11 | Submitted to Center personnel to indicate voluntary or expulsion from the group | DOC | |
| Cooperating Forester Application CFWC-FM-12 | All potential Cooperating Foresters must submit this form to initiate the training process | DOC | |
| Controlled Wood SLIMF Checklist CFWC-FM-13 | Harvests are required to meet FSC Controlled Wood Standards. Use this form to ensure they are verified for each harvest. | DOC | |
| Silvicultural Planning Form CFWC-FM-14 | Progressive System form to document the general objectives and silvicultural prescription | DOC | |
| Harvest & Cutting Guidelines CFWC-FM-15 | Progressive System form to provide to Certified Master Loggers to detail the silvicultural prescription from the Planning Form | DOC | |
Management Plan Template CFWC-FM-17 | Management plan template to meet family forest FSC criteria | DOC | |
Guidance Documents
| Document | DOC | |
| Family Forest Standards Guidance | DOC | |
| Large, Industrial, and Public Standards Guidance | DOC | |
| Family Forest High Conservation Value Forests Guidance | DOC | |
| Large, Industrial, and Public High Conservation Value Forests Guidance | DOC |
Cooperating Forester ATFS Documents
The following documents are provided to assist Cooperating Foresters with ATFS certification. Documents are for Cooperating Forester training and are not to be distributed.
| Document | Description | DOC | |
| ATFS Inspector Training | Inspector training slide deck | ||
| ATFS Inspector Quiz | Quiz used in ATFS Inspector Training in Kentucky | ||
| Inspector Manual | Current ATFS inspector manual | ||
| ATFS Standard Guidance | ATFS Standards and Guidance 2015-2020 |