Supporting Community Forestry Certification in Tropical Countries by Increasing Actor Engagement across Scales

Charnley, Susan; Humphries, Shoana; Engbring, Gretchen; Frey, Gregory E.

doi:10.1007/s11842-022-09518-8

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“…2022) the direct costs of certification (training, organization and storage of documents, packaging, FSC label, audits and hiring of qualified people) outweigh the monetary benefits, threatening the economic sustainability of certification in small companies. Furthermore, such companies are hostage to potential donors or funding to maintain certification (Charnley et al . 2022).…”

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“…For (Frey et al 2022) the direct costs of certification (training, organization and storage of documents, packaging, FSC label, audits and hiring of qualified people) outweigh the monetary benefits, threatening the economic sustainability of certification in small companies. Furthermore, such companies are hostage to potential donors or funding to maintain certification (Charnley et al 2022). However, the combination of premium price, increased productivity and access to new international partners help offset the costs linked to certification, making the economic return more attractive (Galati et al 2017).…”

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Development and validation of a scale to measure the benefits of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification

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This study aimed to present the development and validation of a scale to assess the benefits of FSC certification. A study of this kind was not found in the literature, making the application innovative, especially for the Brazilian context. The variables to compose the scale were built through a systematic review of the literature, as well as interviews with those responsible for certification in the investigated companies and on-site observation. Further, based on the results of a survey, the scale was validated through principal component analysis. The results revealed the existence of two factors for the economic dimension and three factors for the social dimension. In conclusion, the scale is an alternative for empirical investigations and applied work in organizations, and can guide measures aimed at enhancing the benefits of certification. Moreover, as this scale was built following theoretically robust parameters, constitutes a model to be tested in studies with similar characteristics.

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Development and validation of a scale to measure the benefits of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification

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“…Forest certification in the local community's name can encourage socially and environmentally responsible forest management while benefiting communities economically (Charnley et al, 2022). Hence, the apparent property rights challenges in managing community forests need careful attention from the regional Environment and Forest Protection Authority, now tasked with managing these forests.…”

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Revitalizing community forestry in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia: A property right perspective

Amsalu

2023

J. Agri. Environ. Sci.

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Severe deforestation, land degradation, and the lack of forest products in Ethiopia have necessitated the implementation of a community forestry program since the 1980s by mobilizing the local communities. However, there have been incidents indicating that many of the community forests are either degrading or remaining unproductive. While community forests are, in principle, the collective property of the local community, empirical evidence concerning how property rights impact their management and their role in enhancing rural livelihoods and environmental rehabilitation is lacking. This study aims to investigate the performance of community forestry through the lens of property rights and tenure security, in order to uncover the challenges impeding community forestry in Ethiopia, with a focus on community forests in the Amhara Region. The study gathered primary data on community forest management from two community forests located in East Gojam and North Wollo, using questionnaires, focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and field observations. Additionally, secondary data on legal frameworks were collected from institutions involved in community forestry. The data analysis employed descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. The findings of the study revealed that a majority of respondents (91%) lacked clarity regarding the objectives of establishing community forests, and about 95% claimed that community forests belong to the state. These incidents have led to diminished interest in continuing the program. The study highlighted that the community forestry program suffers from inadequate policy and legal provisions, chronic institutional instability, overlapping mandates, and limited community engagement. These factors have weakened property rights, which are reflected in tenure insecurity and the absence of individual household benefit packages. Consequently, it can be concluded that community forest interventions have been promoted based on general belief in the importance of trees for rural livelihoods and ecosystem rehabilitation, rather than as part of a deliberate and directed policy and strategy. In summary, revitalizing community forestry in Ethiopia necessitates a thorough understanding of property rights and tenure security issues. In this regard, it is imperative for government agencies to enact a clear national strategy for community forestry development and adopt a supportive role to enable communities to establish robust community forestry institutions to safeguard their rights while fostering community forestry and environmental protection activities.

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A Special Issue on Ensuring the Sustainability of Small Forest Landowners in the Global World

Dwivedi

2022

Small-scale Forestry

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Supporting Community Forestry Certification in Tropical Countries by Increasing Actor Engagement across Scales

Cited by 4 publications

References 46 publications

Development and validation of a scale to measure the benefits of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification

Development and validation of a scale to measure the benefits of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification

Revitalizing community forestry in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia: A property right perspective

A Special Issue on Ensuring the Sustainability of Small Forest Landowners in the Global World

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