Between private environmental regulation and public institutions: the mixed effects of community forest certification in Amazonia

Author(s): Lemeilleur, S. Aquino, E.A. Drigo, I.G. Piketty, M.G.
Publication Year: 2017
Publication Type: Journal Article
Source: Mondes en Development (177, 101-119)
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Abstract

We examine the effects of Forest Stewardship Council certification for the forest communities in Brazil, taking into account the pre-existing institutional and social dynamics. Our surveys' findings show that the introduction of certification has some positive effects for smallholders in the short term. However, because of the poor interaction between this private regulation and the existing public institutions, there is no real incentive for producers to make a long-term commitment to certified timber extraction.

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Sustainability dimension(s): Economic Social
Subject Keywords: Ntfp Forests Non-timber Forest Product Certification
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Regions: South America
Countries: Brazil
Forest Zones: Tropical
Forest Type: Natural Forest
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Evidence Category: FSC effect-related studies
Evidence Type: Case study
Evidence Subtype: Qualitative
Data Type: Interviews/surveys