1.1
Timber theft, trespass laws and regulations are enforced
1.2
Timber ownership rights are well established and upheld
1.3
Legal procedures are well established for resolving contract disputes
1.4
The occurrence of corruption within the forest industries is low
2.1
Hardwood producers and transformers comply with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements governing forest management, and the sale and export of lumber and wood products
3.1
Illegal activities not directly associated with silviculture that affect forest resources are prevented
3.2
Laws addressing protection of cultural and historical sites are upheld
4.1
Laws associated with applicable taxes, fees, and assessments as they relate to timber ownership and purchase transactions are upheld.
5.1
Hardwoods are consistently produced in accordance with applicable legally established traditional or civil rights
6.1
Laws and regulations protecting hardwood forests and associated species are upheld
7.1
Laws and regulations addressing management of forest residual slash and debris to maintain long-term site productivity are upheld within the jurisdiction
7.2
Laws and regulations addressing forest management impacts on surface and groundwater quality are upheld
7.3
Laws and regulations addressing forest management impacts on air quality, including smoke from prescribed burning and fugitive emissions, are upheld
7.4
Forest chemicals are applied in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
8.1
Legal processes to address public complaints, disputes and grievances associated with forest management are in place and applicable laws are upheld
9.1
Applicable laws and regulations addressing workers’ rights, health and safety are upheld
9.2
Applicable laws and regulations addressing compulsory, child and forced labor are enforced
9.3
There is no evidence that illegal discrimination based upon race, creed, color, or sexual identity occurs regularly or systematically for hardwood production
