Title: Analysis on the Impacts of Forest Certification in Changhua Forest Farm
Abstract: Over the past decade, voluntary forest certification has emerged as a tool for forest managers to demonstrate their adherence to good forestry practices and production of “sustainably” grown wood. In 2001, Changhua forest farm received joint FSC/SmartWood Forest Management Certification contingent upon agreements to the conditions listed in the Assessment Report and the SmartWood certification contract. The paper analyses the impacts of certification in Changhua forest farm, Zhejiang Province. The results indicate that forest certification can promote environmentally appropriate,socially beneficial,and economically viable management of the local forests. The research can offer reference value for other forest management units.
Publication Year: 2005
Publication Date: 2005-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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