Comparability and acceptance of forest certification systems
Author(s):
Purbawiyatna, A.
Simula, M.
Publication Year:
2008
Publication Type:
Report
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Abstract
This report reviews and assesses progress in the comparability and equivalence of forest certification systems, particularly in view of the promotion of tropical timber certification. It is needed because of the proliferation of both certification systems and the market requirements for such systems in the public and private sectors of tropical timber importing countries.
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Citation
Purbawiyatna, A. and Simula, M., 2008. Developing forest certification: Towards increasing the comparability and acceptance of forest certification systems worldwide, ITTO
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Public,
Open access
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Topics:
Market
Local communities and Indigenous peoples
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Subject Keywords:
Forests
Annual increment
Dynamics
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Evidence Category:
FSC effect-related studies
Evidence Type:
Synthesis paper
Evidence Subtype:
Literature review
Data Type:
Literature review
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