Sammanfattning

Traditional forest-management practices are currently being scrutinised. Forest certification may verify sustainable development practices in primary forest production. However, certification of privately owned forest lands cannot be taken for granted, as it is associated with the demands and challenges of forest management. Despite these challenges, some private owners of forest lands chose to certify their operations. The aim of this study is to explain these motives for certification. A qualitative approach, based on thematic interviews with selected forest owners, offers a context-bound and contemporary understanding. The implications of this research are seen in market development for certified forest resources and policy adaptations to support voluntary certification schemes.

Nyckelord

forest certification; means end; small private forest owners; standard; sustainable development

Publicerad i

Forests
2022, Volym: 13, nummer: 5, artikelnummer: 790
Utgivare: MDPI

SLU författare

• Mark-Herbert, Cecilia

  • Institutionen för skogsekonomi, Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
    

Globala målen

SDG11 Göra städer och bosättningar inkluderande, säkra, motståndskraftiga och hållbara
SDG12 Säkerställa hållbara konsumtions- och produktionsmönster


UKÄ forskningsämne

Skogsvetenskap


Publikationens identifierare

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/f13050790

Permanent länk till denna sida (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/117425