Annex 2: Classification of naturally regenerating and planted forests
and trees outside forests

Planted forests subgroup

Primary

Modified natural

Semi-natural

Plantation

Trees outside forests

Productive

Protective

Forest of native species, where there are no clearly visible indications of human activities and the ecological processes are not significantly disturbed

Forest of naturally regenerated native species where there are clearly visible indications of human activities

Assisted natural regeneration through silvicultural practices for intensive management

• weeding

• fertilizing

• thinning

• selective logging

Planted component

Forest of native species, established through planting, seeding or coppice of planted trees

Forest of introduced species and in some cases native species, established through planting or seeding mainly for production of wood or non-wood goods

Forest of native or introduced species, established through planting or seeding mainly for provision of services

Stands smaller than 0.5 ha; trees in agricultural land (agroforestry systems, homegardens, orchards); trees in urban environments; and scattered along roads and in landscapes

FOCUS: VOLUNTARY GUIDELINES
FOR PLANTED FORESTS