Summary/Abstract
Afforestation/Reforestation (AR) activity in Chile is dynamic and has a long history. Thus, only minor adjustments are necessary for the regulations to conform to Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) AR requirements for public comment and socio-economic assessment and analysis. The Designated National Authority (DNA) may be in a position to establish a specific procedure for addressing the public comment requirement, where some of its elements might come from the procedure established for Environmental Impact Studies. In similar terms, the requirement for socio-economic impact assessment might be bridged by a special requirement by the DNA which could follow the national certification scheme CERTFOR in its principles dealing with social issues. Finally, to simplify monitoring procedures, CDM AR projects that are not carried out under Law Decree N° 701 for Forestry Promotion should also develop management plans that would include a monitoring plan, based on National Forestry Corporation guidelines.