HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Economies of scale indicate that small land owners will be hit harder than large firms.

Direct costs vary widely but may not be high -- from a minimum of $500 - $1000 for small properties to $.25 -.50/MBF of harvest volume for larger properties.

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Notes:

An owner may be able to lower costs by forming cooperatives. Or, a management consultant may be certified (as with FSC) such that the forests managed by the consultant are also certified.

Sources:

Upton, C. and S. Bass. 1996. The Forest Certification Handbook, St. Lucie Press, Delay Beach, FL.

Hanson, N. 1999. Why I Chose Green Tag Certification. Northwest Woodlands, 15(4):14-15.

Wood Markets Quarterly.1999. Certified Wood Products:The Business of Costs, Premiums and Market Share, The International Solid Wood Report, 4(1):4-5.

Sedjo, R.A., A. Goetzl and S.O. Moffat. 1998. Sustainability of Temperate Forests, Resources for the Future, Washington, D.C.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Economies of scale indicate that small land owners will be hit harder than large firms.

Direct costs vary widely but may not be high -- from a minimum of $500 - $1000 for small properties to $.25 -.50/MBF of harvest volume for larger properties.