Forests with FSC or PEFC label (i72)

Definition: this indicator shows the proportion of forest area with an FSC label (Forest Stewardship Council) or a PEFC label (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes) in the total forest area of the Belgian territory. These forest certifications and their evaluation are based on defined principles and criteria and compliance is verified by independent certifications organisms, which guarantees the compliance with this standard. The forest area includes all types of forests as well as the other wooded areas. This indicator is calculated by the FPB on the basis of data from the Forest Stewardship Council, the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes and Statistics Belgium.