Legally Required Document

Title in original language: 森林经营方案

Applicable to: All state-owned forest entities/farms.

Holder of Document: State-owned forest entities/farms 

Signature required by:
Approval by forest authority at county level or above.

Key considerations when checking the doc:

• The FMP will be valid for a specific period after approval. Check if the FMP is approved and within the valid period.
• Check if the growth rate is estimated justifiably and the planned harvest volume does not surpass the estimated growth rate?
• Compare with annual harvest quota approved by forest authority to check that there is no significant discrepancy in harvest volume.
• Check if it includes all legally required elements, such as forest resources status quo, growth rate, planned harvest volume, regeneration plan, biodiversity protection, forest fire prevention, pest and disease control?
• Is the species to be harvested within the management plan, the same as the harvest permit (if available)?
• Are there any protected forests/areas?
• If applicable, is there any protective measures to be applied for the protected area?

Purpose and content of document:
The Forest Management Plan is an important basis for forest management, harvesting, monitoring, production, and other management activities. Compilation and implementation of the approved FMP is a legal requirement for all state-owned forest entities/farms. The Forest Management Plan is a comprehensive document, containing maps, inventory, and details about harvest and long-term management. It shall be updated every 5-10 years.