The economic impact of forest management certification in Russia : costs and benefits on the corporate level in the north-west region
Forest Certification as a non-market tool has generally been thoroughly studied, but the impacts of Forest Certification have not been examined widely. Particularly very little research has been conducted regarding its economic impact. The present study examines the costs and benefits of forest mana...
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| author | Golovina, Olga |
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| description | Forest Certification as a non-market tool has generally been thoroughly studied, but the
impacts of Forest Certification have not been examined widely. Particularly very little research
has been conducted regarding its economic impact. The present study examines the
costs and benefits of forest management certification via interviews with representatives of
twelve forest industry companies operating in the north-west of the Russian Federation. A
range of questions was compiled according to the classification scheme of costs and benefits
based on literature and discussions with stakeholders before the main interview. The
questionnaire included structured and open-ended questions. Five companies during the
interview provided more comprehensive information about costs.
The classification scheme of costs and benefits on the corporate level has been elaborated
in the research and can be applied in future studies. The study presents comparative tables
and diagrams of costs for the certification process, forest management improvement and
overtime by companies for two periods (for the main assessment, including pre-assessment
and annual audit).
It was found that certification process costs per hectare are increased by a decrease of certified
forest area. Improvement of forest management, which has recently been far below
international forest management standards, is one of the most visible changes on the corporate
level due to Forest Certification. Efforts to improve forest management in line with
certification requirements cause complex measures and high costs for companies. The arrangements
implemented by companies to comply with Forest Certification requirements
were described. The most significant arrangements, which are absolutely new for Russian
forest management, are providing loggers with safe equipment, inventory of rare and endangered
species, state registration of HCVF, planning on an ecosystem basis and improvement
of logging technology to minimise environmental impact. The author found that
the structure of forest management improvement costs is similar in companies of the same
size. Many of the required arrangements are still in the development stage, which implies
that the costs may potentially increase.
The primary motivation for companies to undergo Forest Certification is the struggle for
buyers.
The findings of the thesis broaden the field of research on the economic impact of Forest
Certification and provide an overview of the formation of Forest Certification costs and
benefits in businesses in the north-west of Russia.
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| publishDate | 2009 |
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| publisher | SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre |
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| spelling | RepoSLU9372012-04-20T14:11:43Z The economic impact of forest management certification in Russia : costs and benefits on the corporate level in the north-west region Golovina, Olga Forest certification Russia Forest Certification as a non-market tool has generally been thoroughly studied, but the impacts of Forest Certification have not been examined widely. Particularly very little research has been conducted regarding its economic impact. The present study examines the costs and benefits of forest management certification via interviews with representatives of twelve forest industry companies operating in the north-west of the Russian Federation. A range of questions was compiled according to the classification scheme of costs and benefits based on literature and discussions with stakeholders before the main interview. The questionnaire included structured and open-ended questions. Five companies during the interview provided more comprehensive information about costs. The classification scheme of costs and benefits on the corporate level has been elaborated in the research and can be applied in future studies. The study presents comparative tables and diagrams of costs for the certification process, forest management improvement and overtime by companies for two periods (for the main assessment, including pre-assessment and annual audit). It was found that certification process costs per hectare are increased by a decrease of certified forest area. Improvement of forest management, which has recently been far below international forest management standards, is one of the most visible changes on the corporate level due to Forest Certification. Efforts to improve forest management in line with certification requirements cause complex measures and high costs for companies. The arrangements implemented by companies to comply with Forest Certification requirements were described. The most significant arrangements, which are absolutely new for Russian forest management, are providing loggers with safe equipment, inventory of rare and endangered species, state registration of HCVF, planning on an ecosystem basis and improvement of logging technology to minimise environmental impact. The author found that the structure of forest management improvement costs is similar in companies of the same size. Many of the required arrangements are still in the development stage, which implies that the costs may potentially increase. The primary motivation for companies to undergo Forest Certification is the struggle for buyers. The findings of the thesis broaden the field of research on the economic impact of Forest Certification and provide an overview of the formation of Forest Certification costs and benefits in businesses in the north-west of Russia. Summary in Russian Лесная сертификация как нерыночный инструмент основательно изучена, в то время как её эффекты недостаточно широко исследованы. Особенно мало исследований было проведено по её экономическому эффекту. Настоящая работа проясняет затраты и положительные результаты сертификации лесоуправления на уровне предприятий. Для этого были проведены интервью с представителями 12 лесопромышленных компаний, сертифицированных по системе ЛПС (Лесного Попечительского Совета) и оперирующих на Северо-Западе Российской Федерации. Ряд вопросов был составлен в соответствии с классификацией затрат и положительных результатов, построенной на основе литературного обзора и материала, полученного из дискуссий с заинтересованными сторонами. Опросный лист, используемый во время интервью, включил в себя структурированные и свободные вопросы. 5 компаний предоставили более подробную информацию о затратах на сертификацию. Автором была разработана схема классификации затрат и положительных результатов на уровне предприятия, которая может применяться в последующих исследованиях. Работа содержит сравнительные таблицы и диаграммы по затратам на проведение лесной сертификации, повышение уровня лесоуправления, а также сверхурочного времени между компаниями для двух периодов (основной оценки, включая преоценку, и ежегодного аудита). Было установлено, что затраты на проведение лесной сертификации на гектар леса увеличиваются с уменьшением площади. Повышение уровня лесоуправления, который совсем недавно был очень далёк от международных стандартов, оказалось одним из самых примечательных изменений на уровне предприятия благодаря лесной сертификации. Стремление улучшить лесоуправление в соответствии с тербованиями сертификации увеличивает количество сложных задач (мероприятий) и, связанные с ними, затраты. Мероприятия, проводимые компанией для соответствия требованиям ЛПС, были описаны в тезисе. Было выявлено, что наиболее важными мероприятиями, абсолютно новыми для российского лесного бизнеса, являются: обеспечение средствами безопасности лесорубов, инвентаризация редких и исчезающих видов флоры и фауны, регистрация ООПТ (Особо Охраняемых Природных Территорий), планирование на экосистемном уровне, а также минимизация эффекта лесозаготовительных операций на окружающую среду. Исследования показали, что структура затрат по улучшению лесоуправления сходна у компаний, арендующих площади леса близкого размера. Множество мероприятий, требуемых ЛПС, находятся в стадии развития, что допускает возможность увеличения затрат предприятия на сертификацию со времненем. В результате интервью было выявлено, что главной мотивацией компаний пройти лесную сертификацию является борьба за покупателей. Полученные данные в настоящей работе расширяют знания по экономическому эффекту лесной сертификации и дают общее представление о формировании затрат и положительных результатов сертификации лесоуправления для бизнеса Северо- западного региона России. SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre 2009 H2 eng other https://stud.epsilon.slu.se/937/ |
| spellingShingle | Forest certification Russia Golovina, Olga The economic impact of forest management certification in Russia : costs and benefits on the corporate level in the north-west region |
| title | The economic impact of forest management certification in Russia : costs and benefits on the corporate level in the north-west region |
| title_full | The economic impact of forest management certification in Russia : costs and benefits on the corporate level in the north-west region |
| title_fullStr | The economic impact of forest management certification in Russia : costs and benefits on the corporate level in the north-west region |
| title_full_unstemmed | The economic impact of forest management certification in Russia : costs and benefits on the corporate level in the north-west region |
| title_short | The economic impact of forest management certification in Russia : costs and benefits on the corporate level in the north-west region |
| title_sort | economic impact of forest management certification in russia : costs and benefits on the corporate level in the north-west region |
| topic | Forest certification Russia |