HOW LARGE ARE THE BENEFITS?

• Demand is growing; presently is being pushed by buyer groups and not end-product consumers

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Source:

Hansen, E., K. Forsyth and H. Juslin. 1999. Forest Certification Update for the ECE Region, Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion Papers, UN Economic Commission for Europe, FAO, Timber Section, Geneva, Switzerland.

The general consensus is that demand for certified wood products will grow. This is based on high current demand for niche market wood products and the fact that Home Depot announced its intention to “eliminate wood from endangered areas -- including lauan, redwood and cedar products -- and give preference to certified wood” that is tracked from the forest to the customer.