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There are four basic steps that Applicants must take together with the GFTN-China to become participants and enjoy the benefits GFTN-China has to offer:
- Application
An organization may apply to participate in the GFTN-China by submitting a completed Application. - Baseline Appraisal and Action Plan
Your field site will be visited by GFTN-China appointed assessors and your designated officer to carry out a Baseline Appraisal of your operation. At this point in time a non-disclosure agreement can be entered into to protect the Applicant. Based on this visit a Baseline Appraisal Report and Action Plan will be reviewed by GFTN-China and an independent Peer Reviewer. The Applicant will also have to issue a Policy Statement which is a public written statement of policies and practices relevant to its operations for the promotion of responsible forestry and wood sourcing. - Approval and Agreement
GFTN-China submits Baseline Appraisal report and Action Plan, Policy Statement and Peer Review statements to GFTN secretariat for applicants that meet the Participation Rules (download from the box on the right). GFTN secretariat reviews applications and prepares Approval Statement. - Monitoring and Evaluation
The participant shall provide six-monthly progress reports on action plan implementation, and permit periodic monitoring visits, inspections or data reviews for the GFTN-China for the purpose of verifying the claims made in the progress reports.