Forestry Timber Harvest Sustainability Survey Checklist

Ensure responsible forestry practices! Our Timber Harvest Sustainability Survey Checklist helps assess environmental impact, worker safety, and long-term forest health. Streamline your audits & promote eco-friendly timber harvesting.

This Template was installed 3 times.

Pre-Harvest Planning & Assessment

1 of 10

Evaluates planning activities and environmental impact assessments.

Date of Initial Site Assessment

Description of Existing Vegetation and Ecosystem

Estimated Timber Volume (m³)

Protected Species Identified?

Pre-Harvest Environmental Impact Assessment Report

Stakeholder Consultation Conducted?

Summary of Stakeholder Concerns (if any)

Harvesting Practices

2 of 10

Assesses adherence to sustainable harvesting techniques.

Average Tree Diameter (inches)

Harvest Volume (cubic meters)

Harvesting Method Used

Equipment Used (select all that apply)

Description of any deviations from planned harvesting practices

Date of Harvesting Start

GPS Coordinates of Harvesting Area

Road Construction & Maintenance

3 of 10

Reviews road building and upkeep to minimize erosion and environmental damage.

Road Length Constructed (km)

Number of Culverts Installed

Road Surface Material Used

Describe erosion control measures implemented during construction.

Date of last road maintenance inspection

Which of the following maintenance activities were performed?

GPS Coordinates of critical drainage points

Water Resource Protection

4 of 10

Checks measures implemented to protect water quality and aquatic habitats.

Riparian Buffer Width (meters)

Erosion Control Measures Implemented?

Description of Water Quality Monitoring Plan

Date of Last Water Quality Test

Waterway Protection Techniques Applied?

pH Level of Water (units)

Details of any observed water discoloration or unusual activity.

Soil Conservation

5 of 10

Verifies soil erosion control methods and soil health maintenance.

Estimated Soil Loss (tons/acre)

Type of Erosion Control Measures Implemented

Description of Erosion Control Plan Details

Percentage of Area Covered by Mulch (%)

Soil Type (as per soil map)

Date of Last Soil Erosion Assessment

Observations regarding soil compaction

Wildlife Habitat Protection

6 of 10

Evaluates strategies to safeguard wildlife habitats and biodiversity.

Estimated Number of Nesting Sites Impacted

Presence of Endangered Species?

Description of Habitat Modification Activities

Mitigation Measures Implemented (Select all that apply)

Location of Sensitive Habitat Areas

Date of Habitat Assessment

Reforestation & Regeneration

7 of 10

Assesses the effectiveness of reforestation and natural regeneration efforts.

Number of Seedlings Planted per Hectare

Seedling Species Used

Date of Initial Planting

Survival Rate of Seedlings (%), 1 year after planting

Description of Regeneration Techniques Used (e.g., natural regeneration, assisted regeneration)

Regeneration Methods Applied

Area (hectares) undergoing regeneration

Monitoring & Reporting

8 of 10

Reviews data collection, analysis, and reporting procedures for sustainability indicators.

Date of Monitoring Activity

Average Soil Moisture Content (%)

Timber Volume Harvested (m³)

Sustainability Indicators Monitored

Detailed Observations & Comments

Supporting Photos/Documents

Time of Observation

Compliance & Permits

9 of 10

Checks for adherence to relevant regulations, permits, and legal requirements.

Permit Expiration Date

Permit Type

Permit Number

Summary of Permit Conditions

Is all Required Documentation on File?

Copy of Key Permit Documents (e.g., Harvest Plan)

Community Engagement & Consultation

10 of 10

Assesses community involvement and consultation throughout the harvest process.

Number of community meetings held

Were community concerns addressed?

Summary of key community concerns raised

Description of how community feedback was incorporated into harvest plans

Which stakeholder groups were consulted?

Date of last community consultation meeting

Name of primary community liaison person

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