Action Research component of the Project Developing National Forest Certification Standard in Nepal
Forest certification, as globally perceived, could play a critical role in bringing Nepal?s forest products in the international markets. It is being promoted as a marketing tool for selling forest products to consumers who are sensitive to environmental conservation. The final destinations for the bulk of NTFPs collected and harvested in Nepal are mostly in the international (India and other countries) markets. There are various reports about the amount of Nepalese trade of NTFPs and other forest products, which estimates transactions up to US $ 26 million per year (Report, Industrial Leadership Conference on sustainable sourcing of medicinal and aromatic plants, October 2003). If the incentives in adapting forest certification are maximized, several thousands very poor households in the remote areas of Nepal who are completely dependent on collection and selling of both timber and non-timber forest products are expected to benefit. The overall objective of this project is to undertake formulation of national forest certification standards, get accreditation from international certification bodies, and promote forest certification in Nepal.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Nepal Foresters' Association
Country:
Nepal
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 28,510.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 15,122.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
Project Number:
NEP/OP3/1/06/04
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Capacity - Building Component
The capacity of National Working Group and local auditor for the forest certification would be enhanced through various meetings, workshops and networking.
Policy Impact
The standard produced by the project will be reflected in the policy.
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