Benefits for GFTN-North America Participants
Becoming a Participant of GFTN-North America Provides Benefits and Services that Include:
Access to Information
- current and timely information on good forest management practices and
- credible certification systems and schemes on a global level;
- information on non-traditional or lesser-known species and sources;
- information on suppliers progressing towards certification through the GFTN network;
Guidance and Access to Best Practice Tools
- assistance in the development and implementation of responsible purchasing policies;
- practical guidance on how to source credibly certified wood and wood products;
- and assistance in encouraging existing suppliers to pursue credible certification;
- guidance and advice on communicating your commitment to responsible timber procurement to your suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders;
- annual feedback on your forest product usage reports and progress made;
Linkages to GFTN, Producer GFTN and the WWF Network
- updates on WWF policy relating to forestry and forest certification;
- market links to other GFTN network;
- association with and linkages to the WWF global network and other NGOs;
- access to other like-minded organizations on lessons learned and best practices
