This is the first revision of the standard which was launched in 1999, since when it has been adopted by both the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) certification schemes.
UKWAS chairman Peter Wilson said the UKWAS had contributed to raising the standard of woodland management across the UK.
“This second edition has again been developed by a multi-stakeholder steering group whose work was informed by responses to a public consultation exercise,” he said.
“It incorporates various changes reflecting our greater understanding of some complex issues, plus necessary updates and clarifications. I am convinced that it will prove to be as robust as the first edition and that it will continue to serve a vital role in enabling producers to demonstrate their good credentials to consumers.”
The revised standard can be be viewed at www.ukwas.org.uk.
