An important first step in obtaining a certificate of legality and chain-of-custody under the DLH Nordisk Verification of Legal Origin (VLO) program, is base-line assessmewnt, which will be conducted by the TFF.
The purpose of this visit is to evaluate the readiness of the forest concession company for a legality and CoC audit and to advise on any preparatory actions, which need to be taken.
The following is a check list, of what TFF will want to see and do during the visit to the concession. TFF will also visit the collaborating industries to assess CoC requirements.
- Verify the existence of a valid concession license (SK IUPHHK) and concession operating license.
- Verify the existence of a valid RKT
- Verify the existence of LHC and LHP documentation and relevant tree distribution maps.
- Examine a map of the forest concession and a map of current and recent RKT’s
- Review evidence concerning the payment of relevant royalties and taxes (PSDH, DR, NPWP, PBB, PPN)
- Visit the active and/or recent logging area.
- Visit the log pond or TPK.
- Examine recent log transportation documents (SKSKB, DKB)
The concession visit can normally be completed in one day (plus travel time).
The company can facilitate this visit by putting in place adequate transportation and logistical arrangements and by having the indicated documentation available for viewing.
TFF will prepare a report for the company which will documents the current situation with respect to the DLH “Verification of Legal Origin” standard and basic requirements for a credible CoC system. The report will contain specific recommendations to help the concession company prepare for a third party audit against the legality and the CoC standard.
TFF’s report will be confidential and will be made available only to the participating company and to DLH.
Any questions regarding the proposed field visit should be addressed directly to Art Klassen or Hasbillah at TFF. |
