State Forestry Administration recently issued "China's forest certification forest management"and"chain of custody of forest certification in China, " forestry industry standard, the standard from October 1 officially implemented. This indicates that forest certification system and the promotion of sustainable forest management into thescientific, standardized new stage of development.

Forest Certification Forest certification is a standardized and scientific management ofthe foundation. Any country to establish a forest certification system needs to establish a more complete standard system. Forest Certification is conducive to China's activeparticipation in international negotiations on forests and better international environment, and safeguarding national sovereignty. As a forest product consumption and trade power, the introduction of forest certification system, but also help China to establish a responsible international image of trade in forest products.

Forest Certification Standard Technology Development Center by the State Forestry Administration put forward, the Chinese Academy of Forestry is responsible for drafting.The release of a series of standards in the two main criteria were used for forest management forest management unit level and the production, marketing and otheraspects of the certification assessment. Series of standards in other standards are being developed.