The Independent Sustainable Forest Management Audit Manual (pdf) sets out the protocols for periodic independent audits to assess how well forest companies are achieving the objectives set out in their Forest Management Plans. As they become available, audit results for each company will be made public. These audits are intended to bring greater transparency and accountability to the management of our forests, for both government and industry, and to provide opportunities to continuously improve our forest management practices. The Independent Sustainable Forest Management Audit Manual (pdf) sets out the protocols for such audits. As they become available, audit results for each company will be made public.