In this section you will find all current versions of the NFS documentation available for download. The Standard documentation will be updated from time to time, so please ensure that you refer to the most recent document versions where applicable.
| Standard Documents | |
|---|---|
NFS Requirements V1.2: V1.2 English Version
NFS Requerimentos V1.2: V1.2 Versão em Português | The Standard document sets out all the normative requirements for projects working in alignment with the Natural Forest Standard and for the validation, monitoring and verification of projects.
Current Version: V1.2 Published: 24th March 2014 |
NFS Guidance V1.3.1: V1.3.1 English Version
Diretrizes para o NFS Requerimentos do Padrao V1.3: V1.3 Versão em Português | The Guidance document is available to assist project developers in meeting the requirements of the Natural Forest Standard and for validators and verifiers to assess the conformity of projects to the standard.
Current Version: V1.3.1 Published: 31st July 2015 |
NFS Glossary of Terms V1.2: V1.2 English Version
NFS Glossario de Termos V1.2 V1.2 Versão em Português | The Glossary of Terms document provides the definitions, terms and acronyms which are contained in the NFS documentation, including the Standard Requirements, Guidance, Templates.
Current Version: V1.2 Published: 30th March 2014 |
NFS Guidance for Annual Reporting V1.0: V1.0 English Version
NFS Diretrizes para Relatorios Anuais V1.0: V1.0 Versão em Português | This Guidance document is available to help project developers understand the requirements and expectations of the NFS in relation to annual reporting.
Current Version: V1.0 Published: 27th March 2014 |
NFS Guidance Manual for Periodic Verification V1.2: NFS Guidance Manual for Periodic Verification V1.2
NFS Diretrizes para Verificacao PeriodicaV1.2 Versão em Português em breve | This Guidance document is available to help project developers and verifiers understand the expectations and requirements of the NFS in relation to the periodic verification for active NFS projects.
Current Version: V1.2 Published: 3rd May 2024 |
NFS Credit Issuance Process V1.1: NFS Credit Issuance Process V1.1 | This document outlines the process for Natural Capital Credit issuance under the Natural Forest Standard.
Current Version: V1.1 Published: 20th February 2024 |
| Methodology | |
|---|---|
NFS Approved Methodology NFS AM001.1b:NFS AM001.1b English Version
NFS Metodologia Aprovada NFS AM001.1b: NFS AM001.1b Versão em Português | This Risk Based Methodology for Quantifying Natural Capital Credits Issued to Projects Operating under the Natural Forest Standard, with application in Amazonia, approved by the NFS, can be used to quantify the number of Natural Capital Credits (NCCs) issued to a project. The methodology applies a risk approach to baseline quantification. This version of the methodology includes minor typing amendments. Current Version: AM001.1b Published: 19th June 2014 |
| Risk Buffer Policy Documents | |
|---|---|
| NFS Risk Buffer Policy V1.0 | This Policy document sets out the NFS Risk Buffer Reserve mechanism that is applied by the NFS across all NFS projects. Current Version: V1.0 Published: 21st November 2013 |
| Template Downloads | |
|---|---|
| A PIN is a short document that provides a brief summary of the intended project and identifies and determines the main features and objectives of the project, the parties involved and the proposed project activities. Current Version: V1.1 Published: 30th April 2013 | |
| A PDD is the document that must be compiled by the project developer and comprises all relevant information for how the project conforms to the Natural Forest Standard. It is an amalgamation of all evidential and supporting documentation. Current Version: V1.1 Published: 30th April 2013 |
| Annual Reports must be completed by all active projects registered with the NFS. The Annual Report gives a description of project progress and developments, monitoring activities, resources deployed into the project and number of credits issued and sold. Current Version: V1.1 Published: 20th March 2014 |
Archived Documentation
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