Sustainability of the wood chains between the Russian Federation and the Netherlands

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Abstract

In this report an overview of sustainability issues in Russian forestry is given, focusing on the European part of Russia and trade with the Netherlands. The present situation and developments in Russian forestry are described, taking into account the new Forest Code and increasing export tax on round wood. Trade of wood products between the Russian Federation and the Netherlands is quantified and put into an international perspective. Further sustainability issues, both from a Russian and Dutch perspective of the wood chain are assessed, including forest certification, illegal logging and stricter Dutch procurement regulations. It contains both policy recommendations and suggestions for further research.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationWageningen
PublisherAlterra
Number of pages39
Publication statusPublished - 2009

Publication series

NameAlterra-rapport
PublisherAlterra
No.1809
ISSN (Print)1566-7197

Keywords

  • wood
  • timber trade
  • forestry
  • sustainability
  • certification
  • russia
  • netherlands
  • forest policy
  • wood products

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