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NFS Documentation Archive

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NFS Documentation Archive

Previous versions of NFS documents are listed under the relevant tabs below.  Please note all documents listed on this page are no longer in use.

  • Program Documents
  • Procedures and Guidance
  • Methodology
  • Templates

NFS Requirements

Natural Forest Standard Requirements v1.2 Published March 2014

Natural Forest Standard Requirements v1.1 Published April 2013

Natural Forest Standard Requirements v1.0 Published June 2012

NFS Guidance

Natural Forest Standard Guidance v1.3.1 Published July 2015

Natural Forest Standard Guidance v1.3 Published March 2014

Natural Forest Standard Guidance v1.2 Published April 2013

Natural Forest Standard Guidance v1.1 Published August 2012

Natural Forest Standard Guidance v1.0 Published June 2012

NFS Glossary of Terms (previously Definitions)

Natural Forest Standard Glossary of Terms v1.2 Published March 2014

Natural Forest Standard Glossary of Terms v1.1 Published April 2013

Natural Forest Standard Definitions v1.0 Published June 2012

Archived documents coming soon

Please refer to the Methodology page for previous versions of AM001

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