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The influence of forest certification on forest product trade

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Forest certification is considered to be complementary to forest management policies and takes a significant effect on forest product trade. In recent decade, it has been followed with interest and approved by governments and forestry departments in the world. This paper analyzes the influence of forest certification on forest product trade in the world, including the interest in certification in exporting countries and importing countries, trade flow and business competition, and the demands for Certified Forest Products (CFPs) and also discusses the influence of forest certification on forest product trade in China.

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  1. College of Economic Management, Northeast Forestry University, 150040, Harbin, P.R. China

    Zheng Yang-nan & Jiang Min-yuan

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  1. Zheng Yang-nan
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Biography: ZHENG Yang-nann (1965-), female, associate professor in College of Foreign language of Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, P.R. China

Responsible editor: Chai Ruihai

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Yang-nan, Z., Min-yuan, J. The influence of forest certification on forest product trade. Journal of Forestry Research 13, 316–318 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02860098

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