Analysis of diffusion patterns of forest certification in Japan

• Takahashi Takuya

  Univ. of Shiga Pref., School of Env. Sci.

Bibliographic Information

Other Title

• 日本国内における森林認証普及パターンの分析

Abstract

Forest certification is a means to ensure sustainable forest management and serves as a tool for revitalizing local forestry activities. An analysis of the diffusion patterns of forest certification in Japan revealed the current status of forest management and forestry in the country. A series of certification organization hearings (Forest Stewardship Council [FSC] / Sustainable Green Ecosystem Council [SGEC]) were conducted, and correlation analysis between the certification diffusion rates in prefectures and their potentially relevant indicators were performed. Accidental factors such as the existence of leaders, formation of networks of key persons, and accumulation of relevant knowledge were found to be important. The certification diffusion rates were positively correlated with timber production levels/forest management activities, even though the relationship was weak. SGEC certification diffusion rates were found to exhibit a weak positive correlation with the export ratios of sawn timber to other prefectures. Traditionally successful forest regions showed resistance against forest certification. It was also found that the most important agenda for further diffusion of forest certification is to encourage the demand for certified products.

Journal

• Applied Forest Science

  Applied Forest Science 20 (1), 1-9, 2011

  The Society of Applied Forest Science

Keywords

• forest certification
• FSC
• SGEC
• diffusion
• rank correlation

Details

• CRID: 1390282679434228736
• NII Article ID: 110009420190
• DOI: 10.20660/applfor.20.1_1
• ISSN: 21898294
• ISSN: 13429493
• Text Lang: ja
• Data Source:
  • JaLC
  • CiNii Articles
  • KAKEN
• Abstract License Flag: Disallowed