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List of risk mitigation options

If a risk has been identified for a specific commodity, then that risk will have to be mitigated before sourcing from the country of origin. Addressing a risk can be done by verifying documentation, or it can require onsite field verification. It can also include engaging with local communities. The complexity of such risk mitigation efforts will depend on the risk identified and the country of origin. Below is an overview of recommended actions for mitigating risks. The mitigation measures have been grouped by the types of actions relevant for the respective country. If you want to see each risk listed with the relevant mitigation options, please go to the Risk Overview tab. Please mind that risk mitigation is the responsibility of the purchaser of the product. This requires that the purchaser shall assess if the risk has been adressed.
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No mitigation options defined
Document verification
Collecting and validating relevant documents is a crucial part of identifying and assessing supply chain risks. A critical review of the documents is vital to mitigating risks and understanding their information value. Always be aware of the dangers of fraudulent documentation.
Risk mitigation options
1
Presidential decree approving the concession contract
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessions
Mitigation Option : Check regulatory time frames in Presidential decree approving the concession contract
Check that for concessions covering between 300,000 and 400,000 hectares
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check the legality of concession contracts in Presidential decree approving the concession contract
Check that for concessions covering between 300,000 and 400,000 hectares
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check that forest management plan in approved in Presidential decree approving the concession contract
Check that for concessions covering between 300,000 and 400,000 hectares
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Presidential decree approving the concession contract
Check that for concessions covering between 300,000 and 400,000 hectares
MARK AS DONE
2
Law approving the concession contract
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessions
Mitigation Option : Check regulatory time frames in Law approving the concession contract
Check that for concessions covering more than 400,000 hectares
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check the legality of concession contracts in Law approving the concession contract
Check that for concessions covering more than 400,000 hectares
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check that forest management plan in approved in Law approving the concession contract
Check that for concessions covering more than 400,000 hectares
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Law approving the concession contract
Check that for concessions covering more than 400,000 hectares
MARK AS DONE
3
The agreement of the Minister or President
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessions
Mitigation Option : Check regulatory time frames in The agreement of the Minister or President
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check the legality of concession contracts in The agreement of the Minister or President
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check that forest management plan in approved in The agreement of the Minister or President
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify The agreement of the Minister or President
MARK AS DONE
4
Concession tender notice
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessions
Mitigation Option : Check regulatory time frames in Concession tender notice
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check the legality of concession contracts in Concession tender notice
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check that forest management plan in approved in Concession tender notice
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Concession tender notice
MARK AS DONE
5
Contract award report
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessions
Mitigation Option : Check regulatory time frames in Contract award report
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check the legality of concession contracts in Contract award report
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check that forest management plan in approved in Contract award report
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Contract award report
MARK AS DONE
6
Forest concession contract
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Check land tenure rights in Forest concession contract
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check land tenure rights in Forest concession contract
For industrial forest concessions
MARK AS DONE
7
Documents regarding the completion of the inquiry into third party rights
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Check land tenure rights in Documents regarding the completion of the inquiry into third party rights
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check land tenure rights in Documents regarding the completion of the inquiry into third party rights
For industrial forest concessions
MARK AS DONE
8
Order for the creation of a local community forest concession
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Check land tenure rights in Order for the creation of a local community forest concession
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check land tenure rights in Order for the creation of a local community forest concession
For local community concessions
MARK AS DONE
9
Order for the creation of the artisanal forest unit
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Check land tenure rights in Order for the creation of the artisanal forest unit
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check land tenure rights in Order for the creation of the artisanal forest unit
For artisanal forest units (UFA)
MARK AS DONE
10
Documents relating to the completion of the public inquiry prior to the creation of the artisanal forest unit
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Check land tenure rights in Documents relating to the completion of the public inquiry prior to the creation of the artisanal forest unit
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check land tenure rights in Documents relating to the completion of the public inquiry prior to the creation of the artisanal forest unit
For artisanal forest units (UFA)
MARK AS DONE
11
An order granting the forest concession to the local community
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessions
Mitigation Option : Check the legality of concession contracts in an order granting the forest concession to the local community
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify an order granting the forest concession to the local community
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check regulatory time frames in an order granting the forest concession to the local community
For community forest concessions
MARK AS DONE
12
An order for the publication and approval of the public inquiry conducted prior to the allocation of the concession
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessions
Mitigation Option : Check the legality of concession contracts in an order for the publication and approval of the public inquiry conducted prior to the allocation of the concession
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify an order for the publication and approval of the public inquiry conducted prior to the allocation of the concession
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check regulatory time frames in an order for the publication and approval of the public inquiry conducted prior to the allocation of the concession
For industrial concessions and artisanal forest units
MARK AS DONE
13
Concession contract and its specifications (cahier des charges) containing the general and specific provisions, including the social clauses signed by the local communities and/or indigenous people affected
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessions
Mitigation Option : Check the legality of concession contracts in Concession contract and its specifications (cahier des charges) containing the general and specific provisions, including the social clauses signed by the local communities and/or indigenous people affected
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check the legality of concession contracts in Concession contract and its specifications (cahier des charges) containing the general and specific provisions, including the social clauses signed by the local communities and/or indigenous people affected
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Concession contract and its specifications (cahier des charges) containing the general and specific provisions, including the social clauses signed by the local communities and/or indigenous people affected
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check the signature of Concession contract and its specifications (cahier des charges) containing the general and specific provisions, including the social clauses signed by the local communities and/or indigenous people affected
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Concession contract and its specifications (cahier des charges) containing the general and specific provisions, including the social clauses signed by the local communities and/or indigenous people affected
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Concession contract and its specifications (cahier des charges) containing the general and specific provisions, including the social clauses signed by the local communities and/or indigenous people affected
MARK AS DONE
14
Report from the independent observer of the tender process
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Check the legality of concession contracts in Report from the independent observer of the tender process
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Report from the independent observer of the tender process
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify reports from the independent observer

If applicable

MARK AS DONE
15
Verification report approved by the interministerial commission
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessions
Mitigation Option : Check the legality of concession contracts in Verification report approved by the interministerial commission
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Verification report approved by the interministerial commission
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check regulatory time frames in Verification report approved by the interministerial commission
For old forest titles converted into forest concessions
MARK AS DONE
16
Forest management plan
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Check the legality of concession contracts in Forest management plan
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Forest management plan
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Forest management plan
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Forest management plan
Verify and cross-check information to ensure that CITES permits are legally issued and the species are legally harvested
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check regulatory time frames in Forest management plan
For old forest titles converted into forest concessions. If the concession contract dates back more than 4 years.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Forest management plan
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Forest management plan
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Forest management plan
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Forest management plan
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Forest management plan
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Forest management plan

For artisanal forest units (UFA)

MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Forest management plan
For industrial forest concessions. Check that the species identified in the harvest permit are coherent with the species provided for in the management plan.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Forest management plan
For industrial forest concessions. Check that the species identified in the harvest permit are coherent with the species provided for in the management plan.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Forest management plan
For Industrial forest concessions. Check the user rights of the concession's local communities
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Forest management plan
For Industrial forest concessions. Check the user rights of the concession's local communities
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Forest management plan
Verify and cross-check information to ensure that CITES permits are legally issued and the species are legally harvested
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Forest management plan
Verify and cross-check information to ensure that CITES permits are legally issued and the species are legally harvested
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Forest management plan
For industrial forest concessions. Check that the species identified in the harvest permit are coherent with the species provided for in the management plan.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Forest management plan
For industrial forest concessions. Check that the species identified in the harvest permit are coherent with the species provided for in the management plan.
MARK AS DONE
17
Documentation relating to the compensation of local communities who have rights over the land concerned, if applicable
Source Types:Local community forest concessionsIndustrial forest concessions
Mitigation Option : Verify Documentation relating to the compensation of local communities who have rights over the land concerned, if applicable
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check regulatory time frames in documentation relating to the compensation of local communities who have rights over the land concerned, if applicable
For industrial concessions and artisanal forest units
MARK AS DONE
18
Annual Operations Plan
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify Annual Operations Plan
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Annual Operations Plan
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Annual Operations Plan
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Annual Operations Plan
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Annual Operations Plan
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Annual Operations Plan
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Annual Operations Plan

For industrial forest concessions

MARK AS DONE
19
Industrial harvest permit
Source Types:Industrial forest concessions
Mitigation Option : Verify Industrial harvest permit

If applicable, an official document issued by the forest administration extending the validity period of the harvest permit (extension of two years maximum for a total period of three years).

MARK AS DONE
20
Artisanal logger’s accreditation
Source Types:Artisanal forest units
Mitigation Option : Verify Artisanal logger’s accreditation
MARK AS DONE
21
Artisanal harvest permit
Source Types:Artisanal forest unitsIndustrial forest concessionsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify Artisanal harvest permit
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify the Artisanal harvest permit

Relevant for artisanal forest units (UFA).

Check the authorised species in the permit

MARK AS DONE
22
Proof of payment of area tax
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify Proof of payment of area tax
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Proof of payment of area tax
MARK AS DONE
23
Proof of payment of felling tax
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify Proof of payment of felling tax
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Proof of payment of felling tax
MARK AS DONE
24
Proof/receipt of corporate income tax (IBP)
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify Proof/receipt of corporate income tax (IBP)
MARK AS DONE
25
Private wood harvest permit
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify the private wood harvest permit

For private natural forests.

Check the authorised species in the permit.

MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Private wood harvest permit
For private natural forests
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Private wood harvest permit
For private natural forests
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Private wood harvest permit
For private natural forests
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Private wood harvest permit
For private natural forests
MARK AS DONE
26
Harvest permit
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify Harvest permit
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Harvest permit
Check species and quantities to be harvested
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Harvest permit
Check that the information included on the various documents relating to the logging operations and the transport of logs and sawn wood (site log book, transport permits) is coherent. Check that the species stated in the export/export sale documents are the same as those that appear on the logging and transport documents (site log book, transport permits. Check that the species sold are the same as the species declared in the transport and sale documents
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Harvest permit
Verify and cross-check information to ensure that CITES permits are legally issued and the species are legally harvested
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Harvest permit

For industrial forest concessions

MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Harvest permit

Check that the information included on the various documents relating to the logging operations and the transport of logs and sawn wood (site log book, transport permits) is coherent. Check that the species stated in the export/sales documents are the same as those that appear on the logging and transport documents (site log book, transport permits. Check that the species sold are the same as the species declared in the transport and sales documents

MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Harvest permit

Check that the information included on the various documents relating to the logging operations and the transport of logs and sawn wood (site log book, transport permits) is coherent. Check that the species stated in the export/sale documents are the same as those that appear on the logging and transport documents (site log book, transport permits. Check that the species sold are the same as the species declared in the transport and sales documents

MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Harvest permit
Verify and cross-check information to ensure that CITES permits are legally issued and the species are legally harvested
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Harvest permit
Verify and cross-check information to ensure that CITES permits are legally issued and the species are legally harvested
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Harvest permit
Check species and quantities to be harvested
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Harvest permit
Check species and quantities to be harvested
MARK AS DONE
27
CITES permit
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify CITES permit
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify CITES permit
If applicable
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify CITES permit
Verify and cross-check information to ensure that CITES permits are legally issued and the species are legally harvested
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify CITES permit

Verify and cross-check information to ensure that CITES permits are legally issued and the species are legally harvested

MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify CITES permit

Verify and cross-check information to ensure that CITES permits are legally issued and the species are legally harvested

MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify CITES permit
If applicable
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify CITES permit
If applicable
MARK AS DONE
28
Environmental and social impact assessment report
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify Environmental and social impact assessment report
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Environmental and social impact assessment report
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Environmental and social impact assessment report
MARK AS DONE
29
Environmental certificate
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify Environmental certificate issued by the Congolese environment agency
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Environmental certificate issued by the Congolese environment agency
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Environmental certificate issued by the Congolese environment agency
MARK AS DONE
30
Report on the implementation of an environmental and social management plan
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify Report on the implementation of an environmental and social management plan
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Report on the implementation of an environmental and social management plan
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Report on the implementation of an environmental and social management plan
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check regulatory time frames in Report on the implementation of an environmental and social management plan
For concessions awarded through public tender
MARK AS DONE
31
Documents relating to the existence of a dedicated health service
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify Documents relating to the existence of a dedicated health service

Examples of documents are: Partnership contract with a health center, declaration of an infirmary to the administration, nurse employment contracts, contract with a doctor specializing in occupational health, etc

MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Documents relating to the existence of a dedicated health service
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Documents relating to the existence of a dedicated health service
MARK AS DONE
32
Documents relating to the existence of a health and safety committee
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify Documents relating to the existence of a health and safety committee
Applies for companies with more than 20 employees
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Documents relating to the existence of a health and safety committee
Applies for companies with more than 20 employees
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Documents relating to the existence of a health and safety committee
Applies for companies with more than 20 employees
MARK AS DONE
33
A sample of initial enrolment and annual medical examination reports
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify Sample of initial enrollment and annual medical examination reports
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify a sample of initial enrolment and annual medical examination reports
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify A sample of initial enrolment and annual medical examination reports
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Sample of initial enrolment and annual medical examination reports
MARK AS DONE
34
Documents relating to the provision of personal protective equipment to workers
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify Documents relating to the provision of personal protective equipment to workers
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify documents relating to the provision of personal protective equipment to workers
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Documents relating to the provision of personal protective equipment to workers
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Documents relating to the provision of personal protective equipment to workers
MARK AS DONE
35
Proof that employees have been declared to the National Social Security Institute (INSS)
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify Proof that employees have been declared to the National Social Security Institute (INSS)
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Proof that employees have been declared to the National Social Security Institute (INSS)
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Proof that employees have been declared to the National Social Security Institute (INSS)
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Proof that employees have been declared to the National Social Security Institute (INSS)
MARK AS DONE
36
Employment contract
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify Employment contract
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Employment contract
MARK AS DONE
37
Social security affiliation documents
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify Social security affiliation documents
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Social security affiliation documents
MARK AS DONE
38
Payslips
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify Payslips
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Payslips
MARK AS DONE
39
Minutes from the staff delegate elections
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify Minutes from the staff delegate elections
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Minutes from the staff delegate elections
MARK AS DONE
40
Transport permit
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify Transport permit

Check that the information included on the various documents relating to the logging operations and the transport of logs and sawn wood (site log book, transport permits) is coherent. Check that the species stated in the export/sales documents are the same as those that appear on the logging and transport documents (site log book, transport permits. Check that the species sold are the same as the species declared in the transport and sales documents

MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Transport permit
Check that the information included on the various documents relating to the logging operations and the transport of logs and sawn wood (site log book, transport permits) is coherent. Check that the species stated in the export/export sale documents are the same as those that appear on the logging and transport documents (site log book, transport permits. Check that the species sold are the same as the species declared in the transport and sale documents
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Transport permit

Check that the information included on the various documents relating to the logging operations and the transport of logs and sawn wood (site log book, transport permits) is coherent. Check that the species stated in the export/sales documents are the same as those that appear on the logging and transport documents (site log book, transport permits. Check that the species sold are the same as the species declared in the transport and sales documents

MARK AS DONE
41
Agreement between the artisanal logger and the concerned communities
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest units
Mitigation Option : Verify Agreement between the artisanal logger and the concerned communities
Ensure that all local communities affected by the forest concession are taken into consideration in the social agreements
MARK AS DONE
42
Documents highlighting the involvement of forest users in the decision making process
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessions
Mitigation Option : Verify Documents highlighting the involvement of forest users in the decision making process
Ensure that all local communities affected by the forest concession are taken into consideration in the social agreements
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Documents highlighting the involvement of forest users in the decision making process
MARK AS DONE
43
Site log book
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify Site log book
Check that the information included on the various documents relating to the logging operations and the transport of logs and sawn wood (site log book, transport permits) is coherent. Check that the species stated in the export/export sale documents are the same as those that appear on the logging and transport documents (site log book, transport permits. Check that the species sold are the same as the species declared in the transport and sale documents
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Site log book
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Site log book

Check that the information included on the various documents relating to the logging operations and the transport of logs and sawn wood (site log book, transport permits) is coherent. Check that the species stated in the export/sales documents are the same as those that appear on the logging and transport documents (site log book, transport permits. Check that the species sold are the same as the species declared in the transport and sales documents

MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Site log book, including quarterly declarations of wood production

For industrial forest concessions

MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Site log book

Check that the information included on the various documents relating to the logging operations and the transport of logs and sawn wood (site log book, transport permits) is coherent. Check that the species stated in the export/sales documents are the same as those that appear on the logging and transport documents (site log book, transport permits. Check that the species sold are the same as the species declared in the transport and sales documents

MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Site log book
MARK AS DONE
44
Transport slip
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify Transport slip
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Transport slip
MARK AS DONE
45
Documents relating to the setting up of the local management and monitoring committees (CLG and CLS respectively)
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessions
Mitigation Option : Verify Documents relating to the setting up of the local management and monitoring committees (CLG and CLS respectively)
Ensure that all local communities affected by the forest concession are taken into consideration in the social agreements
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Documents relating to the setting up of the local management and monitoring committees (CLG and CLS respectively)
For Industrial forest concessions. Ensure that all local communities affected by the forest concession are taken into consideration in the social agreements
MARK AS DONE
46
Timber export permit
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify Timber export permit
Check the precise identity of the entity declared as the exporter of the wood coming from the DRC (the entity must be registered in the DRC). The geographical location of the first importer of the wood coming from the Congo (special attention should be paid to countries that are considered tax havens or that have very low income tax rates), as well as whether it is a subsidiary of or company related to the exporter.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Timber export permit
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Timber export permit
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check export duties paid in Timber export permit
MARK AS DONE
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Export and lading verification certificate
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify Export verification certificate
Check the precise identity of the entity declared as the exporter of the wood coming from the DRC (the entity must be registered in the DRC). The geographical location of the first importer of the wood coming from the Congo (special attention should be paid to countries that are considered tax havens or that have very low income tax rates), as well as whether it is a subsidiary of or company related to the exporter.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Export verification certificate
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check volumes exported in Export verification certificate
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check export duties paid in Export verification certificate
MARK AS DONE
48
Certified loading report issued by the Congolese Control Office (OCC)
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify Certified loading report issued by the Congolese Control Office (OCC)
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check volumes exported in Certified loading report issued by the Congolese Control Office (OCC)
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check export duties paid in Certified loading report issued by the Congolese Control Office (OCC)
MARK AS DONE
49
Phytosanitary certificate
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify Phytosanitary certificate
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check volumes exported in Phytosanitary certificate
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check export duties paid in Phytosanitary certificate
MARK AS DONE
50
Certificate of origin
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify Certificate of origin
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check volumes exported in Certificate of origin
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check export duties paid in Certificate of origin
MARK AS DONE
51
Legal acquisition notice
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify Legal acquisition notice
Verify and cross-check information to ensure that CITES permits are legally issued and the species are legally harvested
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Legal acquisition notice
Verify and cross-check information to ensure that CITES permits are legally issued and the species are legally harvested
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Legal acquisition notice
Verify and cross-check information to ensure that CITES permits are legally issued and the species are legally harvested
MARK AS DONE
52
Processing unit’s operating licence
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify Environmental and social management plan
MARK AS DONE
53
Land concession contract
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Check land tenure rights in Land concession contract
For private forests
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check land tenure rights in Land concession contract
For private forests
MARK AS DONE
54
Decision/order/ministerial decree authorising the extension of the deadline if the contract was signed more than four years ago
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessions
Mitigation Option : Verify Decision/order/ministerial decree authorising the extension of the deadline if the contract was signed more than four years ago
For concession contracts signed within the last five years. Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Decision/order/ministerial decree authorising the extension of the deadline if the contract was signed more than four years ago
For concession contracts signed within the last five years. Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Decision/order/ministerial decree authorising the extension of the deadline if the contract was signed more than four years ago
For concession contracts signed within the last five years. Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Decision/order/ministerial decree authorising the extension of the deadline if the contract was signed more than four years ago
For concession contracts signed within the last five years. Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Decision/order/ministerial decree authorising the extension of the deadline if the contract was signed more than four years ago
For concession contracts signed within the last five years. Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
55
Half-yearly progress reports on the preparation of the forest management plan
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessions
Mitigation Option : Verify Half-yearly progress reports on the preparation of the forest management plan
For concession contracts signed within the last five years. Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management p
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Half-yearly progress reports on the preparation of the forest management plan
For concession contracts signed within the last five years. Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management p
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Half-yearly progress reports on the preparation of the forest management plan
For concession contracts signed within the last five years. Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management p
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Half-yearly progress reports on the preparation of the forest management plan
For concession contracts signed within the last five years. Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management p
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Half-yearly progress reports on the preparation of the forest management plan
For concession contracts signed within the last five years. Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management p
MARK AS DONE
56
Forest management inventory report and its certificate of conformity
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessions
Mitigation Option : Verify Forest management inventory report and its certificate of conformity
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Forest management inventory report and its certificate of conformity
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Forest management inventory report and its certificate of conformity
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Forest management inventory report and its certificate of conformity
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Forest management inventory report and its certificate of conformity
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
57
Socio-economic assessment report
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessions
Mitigation Option : Verify Socio-economic assessment report
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Socio-economic assessment report
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Socio-economic assessment report
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Socio-economic assessment report
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Socio-economic assessment report
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
58
Minutes from the consultation meetings with the local communities
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessions
Mitigation Option : Verify Minutes from the consultation meetings with the local communities
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Minutes from the consultation meetings with the local communities
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Minutes from the consultation meetings with the local communities
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Minutes from the consultation meetings with the local communities
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Minutes from the consultation meetings with the local communities
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
59
Forest management plan approval order
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessions
Mitigation Option : Verify Forest management plan approval order
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Forest management plan approval order
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Forest management plan approval order
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Forest management plan approval order
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Forest management plan approval order
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
60
Five-year management programme and its certificate of validity
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessions
Mitigation Option : Verify Five-year management programme and its certificate of validity
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Five-year management programme and its certificate of validity
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Five-year management programme and its certificate of validity
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Five-year management programme and its certificate of validity
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Five-year management programme and its certificate of validity
Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
61
Approved simplified management programme
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessions
Mitigation Option : Verify Approved simplified management programme
For community forests. Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Approved simplified management programme
For community forests. Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Approved simplified management programme
For community forests. Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Approved simplified management programme
For community forests. Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Approved simplified management programme
For community forests. Ensure coherence across all forest management instructions (for example, for industrial concessions, the order of the five-year blocks and annual allowable cuts defined in the forest management plan, the five-year management plan, and the annual operations plan).
MARK AS DONE
62
Harvest permit awarded to the community or an artisanal logger
Source Types:Artisanal forest units
Mitigation Option : Verify Harvest permit awarded to the community or an artisanal logger
For local community concessions
MARK AS DONE
63
Written agreement (Convention d’exploitation) concluded between the community and an artisanal logger
Source Types:Artisanal forest units
Mitigation Option : Verify Written agreement (Convention d’exploitation) concluded between the community and an artisanal logger
For local community concessions, if applicable
MARK AS DONE
64
Debt clearance issued by the competent authorities
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify Debt clearance issued by the competent authorities
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Debt clearance issued by the competent authorities
MARK AS DONE
65
Documents relating to the harvesting inventory conducted before the harvest permit application
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify documents relating to the harvesting inventory conducted before the harvest permit application
For industrial forest concessions
MARK AS DONE
66
Simplified management plan
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify Simplified management plan
For local community concessions
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Simplified management plan
For local community concessions. Check that the species identified in the harvest permit are coherent with the species provided for in the management plan.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Simplified management plan
For local community concessions. Check that the species identified in the harvest permit are coherent with the species provided for in the management plan.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Simplified management plan
For local community concessions. Check that the species identified in the harvest permit are coherent with the species provided for in the management plan.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Simplified management plan
For local community concessions. Check that the species identified in the harvest permit are coherent with the species provided for in the management plan.
MARK AS DONE
67
Social clause(s) of the specifications (cahiers de charges)
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessions
Mitigation Option : Verify Social clause(s) of the specifications (cahiers de charges)
For Industrial forest concessions.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Social clause(s) of the specifications (cahiers de charges)
For Industrial forest concessions.
MARK AS DONE
68
Documents relating to the creation of the required socio-economic infrastructure
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest units
Mitigation Option : Verify Documents relating to the creation of the required socio-economic infrastructure
Ensure that all local communities affected by the forest concession are taken into consideration in the social agreements
MARK AS DONE
69
Permit to purchase or sell timber
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify Permit to purchase or sell timber
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Permit to purchase or sell timber
MARK AS DONE
70
Official document issued by the forest administration extending the validity period of the harvest permit (extension of two years maximum for a total period of three years).
Source Types:Industrial forest concessions
Mitigation Option : If applicable, an official document issued by the forest administration extending the validity period of the harvest permit

Extension of two years maximum for a total period of three years.

MARK AS DONE
71
Reports of field inspections conducted by the forest administration
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify reports of field inspections conducted by the forest administration

If applicable

MARK AS DONE
72
Information on market values in force for the applicable year in the DRC
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Collect information on market values in force for the applicable year in the DRC

Market prices are usually defined every year by the government authorities (“commission nationale de mercuriale” under the supervision of the Ministry of Commerce) and made public.

MARK AS DONE
Stakeholder consultation
Stakeholder consultations can vary significantly in scope. It can range from consultation with indigenous peoples and local communities to have a single question raised with authorities in the sourcing country. The first step in any public consultation is to identify the relevant stakeholders. This requires first-hand knowledge of the communities and languages spoken. Always document the undertaking of a consultation process for future reference.
Risk mitigation options
1
Open source information (e.g. Forest Atlas of the Democratic Republic of Congo and COMIFAC database)
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessions
Mitigation Option : Check any open source information about the concession (E.g. Forest Atlas of the Democratic Republic of Congo and COMIFAC database)

Verify that basic information about the concession align.

MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check any open source information about the concession (E.g. Forest Atlas of the Democratic Republic of Congo and COMIFAC database)

Verify that basic information about the concession align

MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check any open source information about the concession (E.g. Forest Atlas of the Democratic Republic of Congo and COMIFAC database)

Verify that basic information about the concession align.

MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check any open source information about the concession (E.g. Forest Atlas of the Democratic Republic of Congo and COMIFAC database)

Verify that basic information about the concession align.

MARK AS DONE
2
Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Consult about land tenure rights with Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development
Obtain information on the forest area and ensure that the procedures in force are respected/that there are no land-related conflicts
MARK AS DONE
3
World Resources Institute (WRI)
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Consult about land tenure rights with World Resources Institute (WRI)
Obtain information on the forest area and ensure that the procedures in force are respected/that there are no land-related conflicts
MARK AS DONE
4
Observatoire de la Gouvernance Forestière en RDC (OGF)
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Consult about land tenure rights with Mandated independent observer (OGF)
Obtain information on the forest area and ensure that the procedures in force are respected/that there are no land-related conflicts
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult with Mandated independent observer (OGF)
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult with Mandated independent observer (OGF)
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult with Mandated independent observer (OGF)

Verify that the environmental and social impact assessment was developed

MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Mandated independent observer (OGF)
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Mandated independent observer (OGF)
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Mandated independent observer (OGF)
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult Observatoire de la Gouvernance Forestière en RDC (OGF)
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Mandated independent observer (OGF)
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Verify Mandated independent observer (OGF)
MARK AS DONE
5
Civil society organisations/stakeholders involved in land-related issues (WWF, RRN, etc.).
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Consult about land tenure rights with Societal players involved in land-related issues (WWF, RRN, etc.).
Obtain information on the forest area and ensure that the procedures in force are respected/that there are no land-related conflicts
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult Civil society organisations/stakeholders involved in land-related issues (WWF, RRN, etc.)

Consult relevant stakeholders to obtain information on the implementation of logging standards in the forest concerned.


MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult Civil society organisations/stakeholders involved in land-related issues (WWF, RRN, etc.)
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult Civil society organisations/stakeholders involved in land-related issues (WWF, RRN, etc.)
Consult about advanced checks into traceability from the logging site.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult Civil society organisations/stakeholders involved in land-related issues (WWF, RRN, etc.)
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult about land tenure rights with Societal players involved in land-related issues (WWF, RRN, etc.).

Verify that a Environmental and Social impact assessment was developed.

MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult Civil society organisations/stakeholders involved in land-related issues (WWF, RRN, etc.)
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult Civil society organisations/stakeholders involved in land-related issues (WWF, RRN, etc.)
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult Civil society organisations/stakeholders involved in land-related issues (WWF, RRN, etc.)
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult Civil society organisations/stakeholders involved in land-related issues (WWF, RRN, etc.)
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult Civil society organisations/stakeholders involved in land-related issues (WWF, RRN, etc.)
MARK AS DONE
6
Local communities
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessions
Mitigation Option : Consult with Local communities
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult with Local communities
MARK AS DONE
7
Forest experts
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Consult forest experts and civil society/independent observers

Consult relevant stakeholders or contract experts for advanced checks into traceability from the logging site.

MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Consult forest experts and civil society/independent observers

Consult relevant stakeholders or contract experts for advanced checks into traceability from the logging site.

MARK AS DONE
Field verification
Not all risks can be mitigated unless the actual harvest site and operations are visited by competent staff or consultants able to verify legal compliance of the forest operations. If an onsite verification is needed will depend on the type of risks and the risk level in the country of origin. First-hand knowledge on forest operations and language skills are required to conduct a meaningful onsite verification.
Risk mitigation options
1
Harvesting site
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Verify Harvesting site
Check that there are no non-declared employees and/or employees below the age of 16 and/or forced labour
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Check that emploment regulations are respected in Harvesting site
Check that there are no non-declared employees and/or employees below the age of 16 and/or forced labour
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Visit Harvesting site

Check that

  • That all stumps, boles, and blocks are marked in compliance with the regulations in force;
  • That the logging operations are compliant with the stipulated species, diameters, quantities and perimeters;


MARK AS DONE
Scientific testing
Scientific testing can be used to identify species and verify the source of origin.
Risk mitigation options
1
Scientific testing
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : Scientific testing
Carry out a macroscopic, microscopic, or DNA analysis of the wood.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Scientific testing
Carry out a macroscopic, microscopic, or DNA analysis of the wood.
MARK AS DONE
Mitigation Option : Scientific testing
Carry out a macroscopic, microscopic, or DNA analysis of the wood.
MARK AS DONE
No mitigation options defined
We have not been able to identify mitigation options for the risks listed below due to the lack of available information. If sourcing from the respective country it will still need to be ensured that the risk is low for the sourced product. If you have suggestions on to how to address this risk, please send feedback through the feedback form, or make us aware by using sourcinghub@preferredbynature.org
Risk mitigation options
1
No mitigation options defined
Source Types:Industrial forest concessionsArtisanal forest unitsLocal community forest concessionsPrivate planted or natural forests
Mitigation Option : No mitigation options defined

Currently we have not identified potential mitigation measures for the risk identified. Any input on possible mitigation measures will be appreciated.

MARK AS DONE
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