Distinguishing community forest products in the market. Industrial demand for a mechanism that brings together forest certification and fair trade

Author(s): Macqueen, D. Dufey, A. Gomes, A.P.C. Nouer, M.R. Suárez, L.A.A.
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Publication Year: 2008
Publication Type: Report
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This report assesses demand for a mechanism that brings together forest certification and fair trade in the timber market. Timber buyers from 21 countries were surveyed as part of this study - with more detailed value chain analysis in 4 country case studies. The report concludes that there is indeed both demand and practical options to do more for community forest producers. A historic opportunity exists to bring together forest certification and fair trade in the interests both of communities and the forests on which they depend.

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Macqueen, D., Dufey, A., Gomes, A.P.C., Nouer, M.R., Suárez, L.A.A., Subendranathan, V., Trujillo, Z.H.G., Vermeulen, S., Voivodic, M. de A. and Wilson, E. (2008) Distinguishing community forest products in the market: Industrial demand for a mechanism that brings together forest certification and fair trade. IIED Small and Medium Forestry Enterprise Series No. 22.
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Sustainability dimension(s): Economic Social
Topics: Market Local communities and Indigenous peoples
Subtopics: Demand Consultation and participation
Subject Keywords: Forests Certification
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Countries: Mexico, Brazil, Guatemala
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Tenure Ownership: Community
Tenure Management: Community
Evidence Category: FSC effect-related studies
Evidence Type: Case study
Evidence Subtype: Qualitative
Data Type: Interviews/surveys