Is it time for rubberwood certification?

Noor Aini Zakaria, Lim Hin Fui (limhf@frim.gov.my), Ismariah Ahmad, Rohana Abd Rahman (rohanasr@frim.gov.my) and Norliyana Adnan
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Lim Hin Fui: Forest Research Institute Malaysia
Ismariah Ahmad: Forest Research Institute Malaysia
Rohana Abd Rahman: Forest Research Institute Malaysia
Norliyana Adnan: Forest Research Institute Malaysia

EAS Strategic Options, 2012, vol. 2012, issue 13, 14-15

Abstract: The increase in global attention on climate change, also heightens pressure on the implementation of certification on rubberwood plantation. Certification ensures that resources are managed sustainably for economic, environmental and societal benefits. The international push for rubberwood certification is an urgent issue as MalaysiaÕs furniture exporters are facing great pressure from the American and European markets. Some furniture buyers from Europe and America require certification especially from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes (PEFC).

Keywords: Malaysia; forest products; timber; market; export; rubberwood; ecocertification; PEFC; FSC; hevea (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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