Risk and opportunity in relationship to environmental certification.

Authors: E. Hansen, R. Fletcher
Publication: New Zealand Journal of Forestry, Volume N.Z.J.For. 2000, Issue N.Z.J.For. 45(2) 2000, pp 16-20, Aug 2000
Publisher: New Zealand Institute of Forestry

Abstract: As forest certification has developed, much of the discussion has concentrated on its potential benefits. Potential risks of certification are often overlooked. This paper explores both the opportunities and risks associated with certification using examples from the U.S. Implications for New Zealand plantation forestry are outlined.