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Evidence-based knowledge versus negotiated indicators for assessment of ecological sustainability: the Swedish Forest Stewardship Council Standard as a case study

Author(s): Angelstam, P. Roberge, J.M. Axelsson, R. Elbakidze, M. Bergman, K.O.
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Publication Year: 2013

Source: Ambio (42, 229-240)

Publication Type: Journal Article

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Access Rights: Public, Open access

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Relevance for FSC Standard Developers:

Sustainability dimension(s): Environmental Social

Topics: Compositional diversity Forest degradation Governance

Subtopics: (not yet curated)

Subject Keywords: Forests Central Africa Certification
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Regions: Europe

Countries: Sweden

Forest Zones: Boreal

Forest Type: Natural Forest

Tenure Ownership: (not yet curated)

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Evidence Category: FSC effect-related studies

Evidence Type: Synthesis paper

Evidence Subtype: Literature review

Data Type: Case studies

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How State-Dependent is a Non-State-Driven Rule-Making Project? The Case of Forest Certification in Sweden

Author(s): Boström, M.

Publication Year: 2003

Source: Journal of Environmental Policy and Planning (5, 2, 165-180)

Publication Type: Journal Article

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Relevance for FSC Standard Developers:

Sustainability dimension(s): Economic Social

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Subject Keywords: Forests Economic Impacts Costs of Certification
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Regions: Europe

Countries: Sweden

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Evidence Category: FSC effect-related studies

Evidence Type: Synthesis paper

Evidence Subtype: (not yet curated)

Data Type: Case studies

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FSC at Risk - Finland: How FSC Controlled Wood Certification is Threatening Finland's HCVF and its Species at Risk

Author(s): Greenpeace

Publication Year: 2013

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Publication Type: Report

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Access Rights: Public, Open access

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Relevance for FSC Standard Developers:

Sustainability dimension(s): Environmental

Topics: Forest cover

Subtopics: Forest loss

Subject Keywords: Forests Certification

Regions: Europe

Countries: Finland

Forest Zones: Boreal

Forest Type: Natural Forest

Tenure Ownership: Public

Tenure Management: (not yet curated)

Evidence Category: FSC effect-related studies

Evidence Type: Case study

Evidence Subtype: Qualitative

Data Type: Case studies

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The Impact of Transnational Private Regulation: A Case Study of Forest Certification in Russia

Author(s): Malets, O.

Publication Year: 2009

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Publication Type: Thesis

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Relevance for FSC Standard Developers:

Sustainability dimension(s): Economic Environmental Social

Topics: Market Compositional diversity Governance

Subtopics: Price premium Illegal activities

Subject Keywords: Forests FSC Peru
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Regions: Europe

Countries: Russian Federation

Forest Zones: Boreal

Forest Type: Natural Forest

Tenure Ownership: (not yet curated)

Tenure Management: (not yet curated)

Evidence Category: FSC effect-related studies

Evidence Type: (not yet curated)

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Data Type: Case studies

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Is Forest Certification Targeting Areas of High Biodiversity in Cork Oak Savannas?

Author(s): Dias, F.S. Bugalho, Miguel N. Orestes Cerdeira, J. Martins, M.J.

Publication Year: 2013

Source: Biodiversity and Conservation (22, 1, 93-112)

Publication Type: Journal Article

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Relevance for FSC Standard Developers:

Sustainability dimension(s): Environmental

Topics: Compositional diversity

Subtopics: Animal diversity

Subject Keywords: Forests Certification

Regions: Europe

Countries: Portugal

Forest Zones: Temperate

Forest Type: Mixed Forest

Tenure Ownership: (not yet curated)

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Evidence Category: FSC effect-related studies

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Data Type: Case studies

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Certification with Russian characteristics: Implications for social and environmental equity

Author(s): Tysiachniouk, Maria McDermott, C.L.

Publication Year: 2016

Source: Forest Policy and Economics

Publication Type: Journal Article

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Relevance for FSC Standard Developers:

Sustainability dimension(s): Environmental Social

Topics: Compositional diversity Forest cover Local communities and Indigenous peoples

Subtopics: Consultation and participation

Subject Keywords: Forests Political Impacts Forest policy
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Regions: Europe

Countries: Russian Federation

Forest Zones: Boreal

Forest Type: Natural Forest

Tenure Ownership: (not yet curated)

Tenure Management: (not yet curated)

Evidence Category: FSC effect-related studies

Evidence Type: (not yet curated)

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Data Type: Case studies, Interviews/surveys

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Managed Citizenship: Global Forest Governance and Democracy in Russian Communities

Author(s): Tysiachniouk, Maria Henry, L.A.

Publication Year: 2015

Source: International Journal of Sustainable Development and World Ecology

Publication Type: Journal Article

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Relevance for FSC Standard Developers:

Sustainability dimension(s): Social

Topics: Local communities and Indigenous peoples

Subtopics: Consultation and participation

Subject Keywords: Forests Eutr Forest certification
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Regions: Europe

Countries: Russian Federation

Forest Zones: (not yet curated)

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Evidence Category: FSC effect-related studies

Evidence Type: Empirical study

Evidence Subtype: Qualitative

Data Type: Case studies

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Can forest certification improve forest management? Case study of the FSC certified Estonian State Forest Management Centre

Author(s): Hain, H. Ahas, R.

Publication Year: 2007

Source: International Forestry Review (9, 3, 759-770)

Publication Type: Journal Article

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Relevance for FSC Standard Developers:

Sustainability dimension(s): Economic Environmental Social

Topics: Market Climate Compositional diversity
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Subtopics: Price premium Occupational health Employment conditions
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Subject Keywords: Forests Certification Ecosystem
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Regions: Europe

Countries: Estonia

Forest Zones: Temperate

Forest Type: Natural Forest

Tenure Ownership: Public

Tenure Management: Public

Evidence Category: FSC effect-related studies

Evidence Type: Case study

Evidence Subtype: Qualitative

Data Type: Case studies

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Stand Structure of Hemiboreal Old-Growth Forests - Characteristic Features, Variation Among Site Types, and a Comparison with FSC-Certified Mature Stands in Estonia

Author(s): Lohmus, A. Kraut, Ann

Publication Year: 2010

Source: Forest Ecology and Management (260, 155-165)

Publication Type: Journal Article

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Relevance for FSC Standard Developers:

Sustainability dimension(s): Environmental

Topics: Compositional diversity

Subtopics: (not yet curated)

Subject Keywords: Forests Certification

Regions: Europe

Countries: Estonia

Forest Zones: Temperate

Forest Type: Natural Forest

Tenure Ownership: (not yet curated)

Tenure Management: (not yet curated)

Evidence Category: FSC effect-related studies

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Data Type: Case studies

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