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The process of creating the NTFP guidelines involved numerous experts and collaborators across the globe, with a particular emphasis on Latin America. The guidelines were drafted between 1997 and 1998, with input from the NTFP certification advisory committee, certification experts and other fore...


Shanley, P.Laird, S.A.[The process of drafting and revising guidelines for NTFP certification]The process of drafting and revising guidelines for NTFP certification

Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) are not inherently ideal candidates for certification. They are most commonly consumed at a subsistence level, are traded locally and regionally, and most are not featured in markets open to ‘green’ or ‘fairtrade’ messages. However, for some of the NTFP species ...


Shanley, P.Laird, S.A.Pierce, A.R.Guillen, A.[Conclusions and recommendations]Conclusions and recommendations

Certification is relatively new to forest policy tool that attempts to foster responsible resource stewardship through the labeling of consumer products. While many lessons can be drawn from timber certification, transfer of existing timber-based guidelines and procedures to NTFPs is inappropriat...


Shanley, P.Laird, S.A.Pierce, A.R.Guillen, A.[Introduction: section 1: overview]Introduction: section 1: overview

To manage non-timber forest products (NTFPs) properly, it is imperative to have a basic understanding of the biology and ecology of the target species, the site capabilities of the forest under management and the response of the target species o harvesting and other human and natural disturbances...


Pierce, A.R.Shanley, P.[Ecological issues]Ecological issues

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