Mitigation Idea: Use of Blue Ridge Forever conservation value viewer to identify areas of greater risk
Here is a possible mitigation option suggested by technical experts for the Appalachian Critical Biodiversity Area:
Use of Blue Ridge Forever conservation value viewer to identify areas of greater risk, and establish a mitigation bank in those areas with ‘forest conservation credits’.
Certificate holders can develop and implement tract level setup process that include the use of gps coordinates and other site specific information to help the CH determine if they agree harvesting on a particular tract is the best outcome.
Here is a possible mitigation option suggested by technical experts for the Appalachian Critical Biodiversity Area: Support research into the effectiveness of forestry BMPs (best management practices) related to steep slope logging techniques; followed by efforts to adapt the BMPs if/as indicated by the results.
Here is a possible mitigation option suggested by technical experts for the Appalachian Critical Biodiversity Area: Influence state policy to introduce more severe consequences for lack of BMP (best management practice) implementation, in states with lower implementation rates.
Participate in the discussion forum to share ideas and provide feedback about practical actions that companies can take to promote positive impacts on forest management, and reduce the risk of procuring wood from forests where important ecological values are threatened.
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