Benefits for Timber Manufacturers & Processors
Forest product manufacturers and processors who depend on reliable sources of wood and public acceptance of their products have a lot to gain from joining the Global Forest & Trade Network (GFTN).
Participation provides a wealth of benefits, including:
- Access to dependable sources of responsibly grown and harvested timber that is credibly certified or in the process of receiving credible certification
- Assistance with procurement and purchasing policies
- On-site technical assistance throughout the process leading to independent and credible certification
- Improved ability to communicate with environmentally conscious consumers
- Better understanding of retail markets and the importance of responsible sources, which can facilitate introductions to new markets, customers, and business partners
- Strengthened links with existing markets and like-minded businesses
- Increased potential for positive media coverage
- Improved relations with NGOs, local forest users, and others
- Reduced business risks
- Tools and frameworks for better risk management
- Information and assurance to investors, employees, regulators, and others
- Improved levels of legal compliance
- Access to affordable, long-term financing (subject to local availability)
