Skill: Audit Timber Sustainability
Domain
forest_products
Description
Evaluates timber harvesting operations against sustainability certification standards (FSC, PEFC) and environmental compliance requirements.
Tags
forestry, sustainability, certification, environmental-compliance, supply-chain
Use Cases
- •Chain of custody verification
- •Sustainable harvest certification
- •Environmental impact assessment
- •Supplier compliance auditing
Proprietary Business Rules
Rule 1: Harvest Rate Limits
Annual allowable cut (AAC) calculations based on growth models and sustainability targets.
Rule 2: Buffer Zone Compliance
Protected area and riparian buffer requirements vary by region and ecosystem type.
Rule 3: Species Mix Requirements
Biodiversity requirements mandate species diversity thresholds in harvest areas.
Rule 4: Regeneration Standards
Post-harvest regeneration requirements with species-specific success criteria.
Input Parameters
- •
harvest_unit_id(string): Harvest unit identifier - •
harvest_volume(float): Volume harvested (m3) - •
species_composition(dict): Species and percentages - •
buffer_zones(list): Buffer zone compliance data - •
regeneration_data(dict): Regeneration survey results - •
certification_type(string): FSC, PEFC, or SFI - •
ecosystem_type(string): Forest ecosystem classification
Output
- •
compliance_status(string): Compliant, non-compliant, conditional - •
certification_eligible(bool): Meets certification requirements - •
findings(list): Audit findings - •
corrective_actions(list): Required corrective actions - •
sustainability_score(float): Overall sustainability rating
Implementation
The audit logic is implemented in sustainability_auditor.py and references standards from CSV files:
- •
certifications.csv- Reference data - •
ecosystems.csv- Reference data - •
scoring_weights.csv- Reference data - •
severity_definitions.csv- Reference data - •
parameters.csv- Reference data.
Usage Example
python
from sustainability_auditor import audit_sustainability
result = audit_sustainability(
harvest_unit_id="HU-2024-001",
harvest_volume=5000,
species_composition={"douglas_fir": 0.6, "western_red_cedar": 0.3, "hemlock": 0.1},
buffer_zones=[{"type": "riparian", "width_m": 30, "compliant": True}],
regeneration_data={"seedlings_per_ha": 1200, "survival_rate": 0.85},
certification_type="FSC",
ecosystem_type="temperate_rainforest"
)
print(f"Status: {result['compliance_status']}")
Test Execution
python
from sustainability_auditor import audit_sustainability
result = audit_sustainability(
harvest_unit_id=input_data.get('harvest_unit_id'),
harvest_volume=input_data.get('harvest_volume'),
species_composition=input_data.get('species_composition', {}),
buffer_zones=input_data.get('buffer_zones', []),
regeneration_data=input_data.get('regeneration_data', {}),
certification_type=input_data.get('certification_type', 'FSC'),
ecosystem_type=input_data.get('ecosystem_type')
)