The Evolution of Forest Certification: A short Review

Authors

  • A.F. Halalisan Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • M. Marinchescu Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • I.V. Abrudan Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Keywords:

forest certification, FSC scheme, PEFC scheme, forest products, market

Abstract

The paper presents the main aspects regarding the evolution of forest certification, both at the international and national levels. Starting in 1993, forest certification has become an important modality to promote sustainable forest management and an important market instrument, being based on performance standards. In Romania, only FSC scheme is implemented, with more than 700,000 ha of state and non-state forests being certified, whilst 85 companies got their operations CoC certified.

Author Biographies

A.F. Halalisan, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Faculty of Silviculture and Forest Engineering

M. Marinchescu, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Faculty of Silviculture and Forest Engineering

I.V. Abrudan, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Faculty of Silviculture and Forest Engineering

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Published

2012-12-28

Issue

Vol. 5(54) No. 2 (2012)

Section

FORESTRY