The High Conservation Values Evaluation Framework has now been approved by FSC International, and will be effective for all Controlled Wood assessments from 1st May, 2013.
The final framework along with the Directory of Information sources can be found here http://au.fsc.org/high-conservation-values.208.htm
The framework focuses on supporting the implementation of the Annex 3 of the FSC Controlled Wood Standards. However, the framework will serve as a basis for interpretation of HCV definition for Principle 9 in the context of the Australian National Standard and shall be used in the interim as guidance for Certification Body adapted standards applied in Australia.
FSC Australia has also produced a fact sheet to clarify the purpose of Controlled Wood, and how this HCV framework relates to Controlled Wood in Australia.