This criterion addresses aspects of the conservation of the biological diversity of forests, which is a key part of sustainable forest management. Biodiversity refers to the full range of plants, animals and microorganisms occurring in a given area, the genes they contain and the ecosystems they form.
Use the links below to access data and information reported for the nine indicators of Criterion 1, noting that Indicator 1.1a is reported across four parts:
Indicator 1.1a Area of forest by forest type and tenure (2023) - updated December 2023
Indicator 1.1b Area of forest by growth stage (2018) - to be updated in 2025.
Indicator 1.1c Area of forest in protected area categories (2024) - updated July 2024.
Indicator 1.1d Fragmentation of forest cover (2018) - to be updated in 2025.
Indicator 1.2a Forest dwelling species for which ecological information is available (2024) - updated October 2024.
Indicator 1.2b The status of forest dwelling species at risk of not maintaining viable breeding populations, as determined by legislation or scientific assessment (2024) - updated October 2024.
Indicator 1.2c Representative species from a range of habitats monitored at scales relevant to regional forest management (2018) - to be updated in 2025.
Indicator 1.3a Forest associated species at risk from isolation and the loss of genetic variation, and conservation efforts for those species (2024) - updated October 2024.
Indicator 1.3b Native forest and plantations of indigenous timber species which have genetic resource conservation mechanisms in place (2024) - updated October 2024.