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forest certification in developing and transitioning countries
study. The question to be asked is: how will a forestry industry with more than 80 percent
of its plantations certified react to a new certification standard?
The role of certification in addressing roadblocks and challenges should also be
considered. Ways and means must be found to bring small-scale timber growers into
the certification arena before they are deprived of a livelihood. Growing numbers of
HIV positive forest workers could place a tremendous burden on the forestry industry
that could impact on social and economic sustainability. How can certification
play a role in addressing this threat?
A last aspect to consider for future research is that of the marketing of the FSC
brand. South African consumers seem to be ignorant regarding certification. Ways
should be investigated to raise brand awareness regarding FSC. The question is: Who
should do this? Is it the responsibility of FSC, the certification bodies, or the certified
forestry companies?
yale school of forestry & environmental studies