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This presentation explores the landscape of Certified Forest Products (CFPs) with insights from industry experts. Mr. Ed Pepke of UNECE & FAO discusses the supply sources of CFPs, highlighting the UNECE region's dominance. Mr. Keith Forsyth provides an expert analysis of market trends, challenges in certification, and the importance of environmental recognition. Key findings indicate significant growth in sustainable forestry certifications, yet face challenges such as mutual recognition and limited market demand for certified products. Explore the complexities of CFP markets and the future of sustainable forestry.
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CERTIFIED FOREST PRODUCTS (CFPs) • Secretariat Introduction, with focus on the supply of CFPs: Mr. Ed Pepke, Forest Products Marketing Specialist, UNECE & FAO Timber Branch • Expert presentation, with focus on the markets for CFPs: Mr. Keith Forsyth, VELUX A/S (author, “Status of Forest Certification in the UNECE Region”)
Sources of information • “Markets for certified forest products”, Chapter 11 of the Forest Products Annual Market Review, 2001-2002 • “Status of Forest Certification in the UNECE Region, Summer 2002”, a UNECE/FAO Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion Paper • Country market statements for the TC
Info sources for Discussion Paper • Informal network of officially nominated country correspondents on certification of sustainable forest management and on certified forest products • Expert authors’ insight and supplementary sources
Supply of CFPs • Most of world supply from UNECE region (CIS, Europe and NA) • 124 million hectares total, mid-2002 • 43 million ha PEFC • 33 million ha SFI • 24 million ha FSC • 11 million ha American Tree Farm System • 9 million ha CSA
Supply of CFPs • Potential supply of CFPs is 234 million m³ annually worldwide. • Minor part of the wood from certified forests is actually traded as labelled CFPs.
Supply developments during past year • SFI system had largest growth, up 162% • FSC growth in Canada, Estonia, Latvia, USA • PEFC growth in Austria, France, Germany, Latvia, Norway and Switzerland
Supply problems • Lack of mutual recognition • Environmental groups and foreign retailers strongest supporters of FSC • Forest owners and forest industry strongest supporters of PEFC. • Lack of premiums and limited demand • Lack of chain-of-custody certificates
Other findings • Environmental image gained importance as driver of attitudes for forest owners. • Supply seen as limiting market growth
Findings from country market statements • Germany: 60% certified, c-o-c limiting supply • France: 100% certified by end 2002 • Latvia: 50% state forests by FSC, PEFC for private and municipal • Poland: 55% state forests. 100 c-o-c. • UK: 40% certified. “Difficult to sell uncertified softwood roundwood.” Government procurement policies for recycled or legally and sustainably grown wood products.
Findings from country market statements • Turkey: Growing recognition and preference, but no labelling. • Ireland: all National Forestry Board’s forests FSC certified • Finland: 95% PEFC certified. Growing market. Mutual recognition with Dutch Keurhout Foundation. Fear that without mutual recognition, forest-based products will lose market shares to competitors of non-renewable raw materials.
Findings from country market statements • Spain: PEFC certification starting. No domestic market. Some value-added production using imported CFPs. • Austria: PEFC in place • Lithuania • small FSC volumes entered marketplace • FSC label does not influence price • Label enables contracts and buyers • Forest owners association for PEFC
Findings from country market statements • Switzerland: FSC & PEFC (Q Label) = 10% forestland. Minimal, but growing market. • Romania: FSC initiated, with c-o-c • Canada: 15% certified by CSA, FSC, SFI, mostly for export. Equivalency and mutual recognition proposed for market efficiency.
