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This chapter provides an introduction about design and implementation of forest certification schemes. The reader is introduced to essential ideas, concepts, and corresponding key terminology. Furthermore, global indicators of significance are given as of June 2014 and are compared between the two major forest certification schemes FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest certification). This chapter does not make any references to existing political debates nor does it aim to reflect upon the benefits and challenges associated with certification schemes. The intention is to provide an overview of the operational aspects and checks and balances that certification schemes need to fulfill when setting benchmarks for responsible management and sourcing of forest related products.
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Struwe, J., Specht, T. (2015). Introduction to Forest Certification Schemes. In: Pancel, L., Köhl, M. (eds) Tropical Forestry Handbook. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-41554-8_237-1
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