Welcome to the HCV Resource Network

This site is for anyone interested in High Conservation Value (HCV) areas, to learn about the concepts, stay up to date with developments, find information relevant to your activities, and share information and experience.

Stakeholder feedback survey results - October 2011

As input to current HCV RN business planning aimed at stabilizing the Network’s funding base and implementing key strategic aims, HCV stakeholders were recently invited to provide feedback through a short on-line survey; many thanks to all those who took part.

Click here to see a summary of the results obtained from this process.

New Technical Panel Members - September 2011

The Network is pleased to confirm the following 5 new appointments to its Technical Panel (TP): Chris Dickinson, Sophie Dirou, Neil Franklin , Sophie Persey & Christopher Stewart; a complete list of all current TP members is available here.

More details on the selection process, how the Panel works and what it does can be found in the TP Mechanism of Operation and Terms of Reference

ZSL Workshop on practical solutions for conserving HCV species and habitats in oil palm landscapes - September 2011

Presentations made at a recent workshop in Bogor are available for download from Training Courses & Workshops; workshop discussions will provide input to the development of a ‘Practical handbook for conserving species and habitats of High Conservation Value in oil palm landscapes’ to be produced by ZSL.

Public Consultation on study of barriers to HCV implementation in oil palm - July 2011

Daemeter Consulting launched a public consultation on a RSPO commisioned study of barriers to effective implementation of HCV in oil palm.

Please note that this consultation ended on 21 July 2011 (for more details contact info@daemeter.org).

New Partnership Agreements - June 2011

The Network is delighted to announce formal partnerships with FSC International & Jaringan NKT-I (HCV Network Indonesia), with the recent signing of agreements at the 6th FSC General Assembly, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 27 June 2011: MoU with FSC IC; MoU with NKT-I: in English, in Bahasa Indonesia.

More information on the FSC GA and the landmark agreement reached can be found in the compilation of daily news updates provided by FSC, and details of the agreement with NKT-I are available on the Regional Partners page.

You can also download the presentations made at the HCV side-meeting held at this year's FSC GA by visiting the Meetings & Briefings page of the Resource Centre.

HCV Network Indonesia (NKT-I) - April 2011

The HCV Network welcomes the launch of a new regional Network in Indonesia, which held its first General Assembly in Bogor on 11 April 2011.

In order to maintain global consistency the Indonesian HCV Network (Jaringan NKT Indonesia NKT-I) references the Network Charter in its guiding principles, and a close partnership between the two organisations will be key in securing Indonesia's position as a global leader in the responsible use of the HCV framework. We congratulate all those involved and look forward to working together as part of this exciting and important development.

HCV Expert Workshop - Bonn: 24-26 Jan 2011 (April 2011 update)

The HCV Network participated in an expert workshop on HCVs convened by the FSC, aimed at developing better guidance on the interpretation and implementation of HCV, and to identify the implications of propsed changes to Principle 9 for forest managers and certification bodies; further consultations with interested stakeholders will be conducterd in due course.

For more information, click here to download a summary report of the workshop and results; you can also look at previous Network input to the FSC P & C review by visiting the Calls, Comment & Consultation page.

HCV, Carbon and REDD - Oct 2010

A study by Proforest looks at links between forest carbon, the HCV approach, and 'co-benefits' and safeguards in REDD+ schemes. Download the Executive Summary or Full Report from here (also available from the Resource Centre).

Safeguards for using the HCV approach within responsible land management - May 2010

The Network is pleased to release Version 3 of its Charter, including the HCV RN Principles of Application for the use of the HCV approach within responsible land management. The revised Charter sets out safeguards for using the HCV approach outside the context of certification, and in situations involving the conversion of natural habitats.

These Principles of Application have also been incorporated into the Network Guidance on Reviewing HCV reports (peer reviewers can click here to download an editable version of this document).

HCV Network Briefings

NEW: HCV Resource Network Flyer (April 2011)

Download Network (October 2009) briefings:

HCV Overview - HCV Network - Technical Panel - Certification - Landscape Planning

HCV Guidance Documents

A number of HCV guidance documents are available for download from the Resource Centre:

Click here for the HCVF practical guide, aimed at forest managers.

Click here for the HCV good practice guidelines, aimed at practitioners and auditors; also available in Bahasa Indonesia and Portuguese.

WWF HCVF Brochure

"High Conservation Value Forests: The concept in theory and practice" provides an introduction to the concept and practical examples of a variety of its uses throughout the world. Click here to download.

Also available in Bulgarian, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish.

The High Conservation Value (HCV) concept was originally devised in the context of forest certification (High Conservation Value Forests or HCVF), but it is also applicable to all kinds of ecosystems and habitats. It has developed into a valuable and flexible toolkit for a variety of uses, including land-use planning, conservation advocacy, and designing responsible purchasing and investment policies.

The HCV Resource Network has been established by a group of organisations who use the HCV approach, including environmental and social NGOs, international development agencies, timber and forest product certifiers, suppliers and buyers, and forest managers. The Network aims to encourage collaboration, provide information and support on the evolving usage of HCV, and ensure that a consistent approach to HCV is understood and applied throughout the world.

All of the information and discussions on this site are open to everyone, and you can also become actively involved in the Network's development or list your interests as an HCV practitioner by registering your support for the HCV Charter.

What's on this site:

HCV Overview: What is the High Conservation Value approach? An overview of the six High Conservation Values, the HCV Process, History and Uses.

HCV in Practice: Practical help and support for using HCV in your region, including generic guidance documents (Toolkits), Country Pages, examples of existing HCV projects, and a searchable Database of HCV Practioners.

About the Network: What it is, how it works, what activities are planned, and how you can join in.

Resource Centre: Links to useful material, and documents for download.

The HCV Charter: Aims and values of the HCV Resource Network.

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