'Forest Sustainability Index'(FSI) is a quantitative score used to indicate the overall quality and conditions of SFM. This takes into consideration environmental, social and economic conditions at the local and national levels.
| Assessment Part (Indicator) | Indicators (19) |
|---|---|
| Forest Health (6 indicators) |
Area of forest/ Percent of mature forest area / Percent of arboretum area / Area of forest genetic resources reserves / Forest tending area/ Area of healthy forest |
| Economic Value (7 indicators) |
Percent of potential production area for timber/ Growing stock of potential production area for timber / Percent of forest area under SFM plan / forest production amount per ha / Ratio of annual cutting to annual growth increment / Percent of budget in the forest sector / Forest contribution to GDP |
| Public Value (6 indicators) |
Precent of protection forest area / Carbon storage in forest biomass / Carbon budget in forest biomass / Recreation forest area per thousand population / Urban forest area per thousand population / Percent of forestry employment in economically active population |