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Benefits for Indonesia FTN Participants

1. Information and training on certification including:

  • Forest management standards and their implementation
  • Implementing responsible forest management - practical training and support to forest managers
  • Credible forest certification - what it is, how does it work, how much does it cost, how to get involved in the process.
  • Implementing chain of custody controls - practical training and support to processors

2. Links to markets for certified forest products:

The Indonesia FTN provides buyers with information on the management status of its members. Buyers can choose to purchase from forest producers that can demonstrate clear forest management improvements and thus secure the exclusion of illegally harvested timber.

3. Support for small-scale and community forest enterprises:

Where there is demand, the Indonesia FTN will develop services explicitly designed to meet the needs of small and community forests and small-scale processors; e.g. group certification, cooperative marketing, and help lower the overall costs of certification.

4. Policy advocacy with government:

In some countries, government policies and legislation do not support or even allow responsible forest management or certification. The Indonesia FTN may wish to engage in policy advocacy with government on behalf of members.

5. Publicity for your company:

The Indonesia FTN will promote its member companies' efforts to support responsible forestry to national and international media.