The U.S. value-added wood product sector and certification over time: 2001, 2007 and 2014

• Autorzy: Vlosky R. , Tasdemir C. , Gazo R. , Cassens D.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Environmental certification of forest products and forestry practices continues to proliferate globally. In response to environmental concerns, some environmental organizations, retailers and wood products companies are developing standards to encourage consumers to purchase wood originating from certified sustainable forests. These efforts are intended to counter the perceptions that forest practices may damage the environment. In this study, we examine Chainof-Custody certification used by value-added wood product manufacturers (e.g. furniture, flooring, doors, cabinets, flooring, and millwork) in the U.S. over time. A questionnaire was sent to companies in 2001, 2007, and 2014 that focused on company certification, awareness, perceptions and participation. Results show that participation in certification by respondents have increased over 650 percent over the past 14 years and is expected to increase in the future.

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Intercathedra
• Rocznik: 2015
• Tom: 31
• Numer: 2
• Opis fizyczny: p.110-116,fig.,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Vlosky R.

• Louisiana Forest Product Development Center, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

autor

Tasdemir C.

• Department of Wood Processing and Industrial Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

autor

Gazo R.

• Department of Wood Processing and Industrial Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

autor

Cassens D.

• Department of Wood Processing and Industrial Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

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