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Forest Sustainability and Certification Systems
Forest Sustainability and Certification Systems
Sam Hopkins
Clean Water Partnership
October 26, 2011
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Bridge the Gap Between . . .Bridge the Gap Between . . .
Forest Products Useful stuff from the forest
Forest Management How do we grow & utilize the stuff in a
responsible way
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What is Sustainable Forestry?What is Sustainable Forestry?
Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
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Elements of SustainabilityElements of Sustainability
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Balancing Three Major ElementsBalancing Three Major Elements
Environment Protection
Social Well-Being
Economic Prosperity
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EnvironmentEnvironment
Biodiversity Endangered Species High Conservation Value Forests (old-growth. . .) Preserve Habitats (ecological wellness)
Water Quality Soil Productivity Forest Health (invasives, fire, insects . . .) Aesthetics and Recreation Special Sites
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SocialSocial
Legal Compliance
Workers Rights
Responsible Sourcing
Indigenous People
Public Involvement (Transparency . . .)
Research, Training & Education
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EconomicsEconomics
Sustained Yield
Forest Productivity Prompt Reforestation Sound Management
Jobs and Communities
Keep Forests as Forests
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Why Certification?Why Certification?
People/organizations want assurances of good practices
Landowners/companies want access to markets (and premium prices)
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Encouraging CertificationEncouraging Certification
Green Procurement – Business/Institutions Brand marketing plans ENGO Market Campaigns
Consumers Demand Purchase conscientiously Pay more
Legislative Requirements Building practices (LEED) Required to enter particular markets Tax incentives
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Certification SystemsCertification Systems
Applicable to large vs small ownerships
Formed by industry vs non-profits
Credible principals and performance measures Definitive indicators Open/Transparent processes 3rd-party assessments
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Certification Systems (SFI)Certification Systems (SFI)
Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)
Formed by industry
Started 1994
Independent in 2007
Logger and landowner education
Implementation network
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Certification Systems (FSC)Certification Systems (FSC)
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Formed by Natural Resources Defense Council, WWF . . .
Started in 1993
Tropical deforestation
Strong environmental
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Certification Systems (ATFS)Certification Systems (ATFS)
American Tree Farm System (ATFS)
Small forest ownerships
Developed by American Forest Foundation
Began in 1941
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Forest Certification (PEFC)Forest Certification (PEFC)
Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes (PEFC)
Began in 1999
Global umbrella system
34 systems endorsed
Strong in Europe
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Certifying Various ProcessesCertifying Various Processes
Forest Management Practices
Procurement Processes/Policy
Chain of Custody Carry through the supply chain Forest - Pulpmill - Paper Manuf. – Printer – Distrib.
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Labels and ClaimsLabels and Claims
Certified Content Percentage Pure
Certified Sourcing Certified Procurement Controlled Wood (Non controversial)
Claims on Invoices Validate content
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The Future of Certification?The Future of Certification?
Be more credible (transparent)
Evolve toward same values
Maintain differentiation
Fight for markets Level playing field Non-discriminatory legislation
Educate the buyers
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The Future of Sustainable Forestry?The Future of Sustainable Forestry?
More People Developing Countries Fewer forest (other uses)
Development Agriculture Renewable Energy
Protecting forest values even more important Landowners/companies/governments must
do the right thing!
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Questions? Questions?
