Forest Certification

What is the primary goal of Forest Certification (GFC)?

• To increase the global forest area

• To promote environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable management of the world's forests

• To solely focus on the economic benefits of forest products

• To decrease the production of timber and non-timber forest products

Which products are included in the Forest Certification system?

• Only timber products

• Only non-timber forest products

• Neither timber nor non-timber forest products

• Both timber and non-timber forest products

What must producers of timber and NTFP seek to promote sustainable management?

• Government approval

• Certification

• An increase in global sales

• A decrease in production

Which agency is mentioned as carrying out the assessment for certification?

• World Wildlife Fund

• Greenpeace

• United Nations Environment Programme

• Forest Stewardship Council

What does the 'chain of custody' consider in the certification process?

• Only the final product

• All stages from forest to consumer

• Only the initial stage of production

• Only the transportation of goods

What can a producer advertise upon receiving their certification?

• Their global sales figures

• Their accreditation

• Their contribution to deforestation

• Their production costs

How much global forest area was certified under the two non-government organisations by 2019?

• 350 million hectares

• 500 million hectares

• 426 million hectares

• 600 million hectares

What are the criteria for awarding certification based on?

• Legal, ethical, and sustainable sourcing and production

• The popularity of the product

• The financial status of the producer

• The quantity of the product produced

Which of the following is NOT a goal of the Forest Certification?

• Economically viable management of forests

• Socially beneficial management of forests

• Reducing the global population

• Environmentally appropriate management of forests

What is the role of the certification agency in the Forest Certification process?

• To advertise the products globally

• To plant trees in deforested areas

• To provide financial assistance to producers

• To assess and award certification based on specific criteria