Forest fragmentation Index

Unit : Composite Index

Indicator : Ecosystem condition

Metric Type : State

Frameworks alignment notes

6.3.1. The forest owner/manager shall identify, protect and/or conserve ecologically important forest areas
E4-5 38c Disclosure of changes in spatial configuration of landscape E4-5 38d Disclosure of changes in ecosystem structural connectivity
Forests F6.10b Provide details of your engagement with landscape/jurisdictional approaches to sustainable land use during the reporting year.//State the achievements of your engagement so far, and how progress is monitored
Land 1.2 Total area (ha) within the engaged landscape(s) of natural lands converted since 2020
Indicator 2.2: The health and vitality of the forest ecosystem are maintained
1.1.c Fragmentation of forests
6.3 The Organization shall maintain and/or enhance the diversity and composition of species, habitats, ecosystems and ecological processes through management activities
4.7: Forest Fragmentation

Target example

[Company name] will avoid establishing operations in areas with a forest fragmentation index of [target amount]% or below by [target year].

Target Source: WBCSD target template

Additional Target Notes

If company establishes operations in highly natural areas, it should take measures to maintain adequate parameters of landscape connectivity.

Sector

Forest

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Metric assessment

Relevance: Low

Feasibility: Low

Additional information

Product Category: Textiles, Innovative bio-based products, Pulp and paper, Timber and wood products

Location: Rural

Related Actions

Restore areas of significant biodiversity value within or adjacent to processing and manufacturing operations

Restore areas of significant biodiversity value within or adjacent to processing and manufacturing operations

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Forest

How the action applies

Consider areas on mill site and surrounding areas, or sites of decommissioned mills and other infrastructure.

Protect areas of significant biodiversity value within or adjacent to processing and manufacturing operations

Protect areas of significant biodiversity value within or adjacent to processing and manufacturing operations

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Forest

How the action applies

Coming soon

Avoid establishing processing and manufacturing operations in or adjacent to areas of significant biodiversity value

Avoid establishing processing and manufacturing operations in or adjacent to areas of significant biodiversity value

Description

Value chain stage

Manufacturing

Sector of stage operator

Forest

How the action applies

Coming soon