Forests Sourcebook - HCV Resource Network

waterways, or the quantity or quality of water in more than one
country. Some of these projects could also affect forests (such
as through inundation by a reservoir or the loss of available
water to riparian forests from upstream abstraction).
Safety of Dams. This policy (OP 4.37) applies to projects
that construct, rehabilitate, or substantially depend upon
large or high-hazard dams, whether these dams are for
hydropower, water supply, or other functions (including
mine tailings containment). Some projects involving dams
also affect forests—whether through permanent flooding,
water diversion, induced land-use changes, or other
impacts. (For guidance on applying this OP, please refer to
the Regulatory Framework for Dam Safety.)
This section of the sourcebook has four chapters following
this introduction. Chapter 9 is on applying OP 4.36.
Chapter 9 also includes a discussion of the main requirements
of the Forests Policy, guidelines for implementation
(including preparation requirements, appraisal requirements,
and supervision requirements), definitions, and
guidance on identifying critical forests and critical natural
habitats through environmental assessment, which includes
a discussion on protecting forests through conservation offsets.
Chapter 10 is on consultation and communication in
forest projects. Chapter 11 discusses the Forest Certification
Assessment Guide. The Indigenous Peoples policy is covered
in chapter 12.
NOTES
1. This may include technical assistance and grants, such as
the GEF. Technical assistance that affects forests can be covered
by safeguards. Development policy loans are not covered
by safeguards. Development policy loans are subject to OP
8.60, which is discussed in chapter 6 and associated notes.
2. OP means an Operational Policy, which is approved by
the Board and regarded as a requirement for projects to follow.
BP means a World Bank Procedure, which is approved
by Bank management. When used in this sourcebook, OP
often refers as well to the accompanying BP for that safeguard
policy.
REFERENCE CITED
World Bank. “Pest Management Guidebook.” Available at
http://go.worldbank.org/RJPAKAND00.
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