Protective functions (FOREST EUROPE criterion)

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Protective functions is the C5 criterion in the FOREST EUROPE system.

Criterion's description: Maintenance and appropriate enhancement of protective functions in forest management (notably soil and water).

Related institutions

• France Nature Environnement
• Standing Forestry Committee

Related policy processes

• Alpine Convention
• Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context
• Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes

Related policy instruments

• Alpine Convention
• Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context
• Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes
• LIFE

Note

• Improved Pan-European Indicators for Sustainable Forest Management as adopted by the MCPFE Expert Level Meeting, 7-8 October 2002, Vienna, Austria