Our latest consultation period invited feedback on the following on the following documents:
Reference Level Methodology Open for Public Comment
Please submit your comments using our online feedback form. You can also send feedback via email to feedback@naturalforeststandard.com
As a Standard, we welcome feedback at any time. For information on how to contact us, please see our Contact Us page.
The NFS conducts public consultation periods for any material changes to the program documents i.e. fundamental changes to the requirements, guidance and/or methodologies, prior to approval.
The scope of any development, modification, or revision determines the necessity of a public consultation period to incorporate feedback from stakeholders. When such a period is required, all relevant documentation, including program documentation and methodologies, will be made publicly available on the NFS Public Consultation page and distributed via appropriate social media channels. The standard open comment period is set at a minimum of thirty (30) days, which may be extended based on the complexity of the updates.
Public consultations are mandatory in the following instances:
Public consultation may be optional for minor additions to program documents. Non-material revisions to program documentation or methodologies do not require public consultation.
All comments will be reviewed for applicability, and submitted for consideration in the deliberative process. Upon completion, the updated version of any updated documentation will be published on the Natural Forest Standard website and the results of the consultation process, including measures taken to incorporate comments, will be made available to stakeholders in summary form.
The goal of this is to promote acceptance in the market and allow the Natural Forest Standard to provide the voluntary carbon market with a framework that is accessible and stakeholder-led to ensure it is practicable for effective implementation by project developers and independent verifiers alike.
Public Consultation Period I – 8th August 2012 – 12th October 2012
Public Consultation Period II – 7th May 2013 – 31st July 2013
