Abstract
Forest Certification is a solution that is supplement to public regulation to promote better forest management. In 2010, a forest smallholder group in Trung Son commune, one of first commune groups in Viet Nam was awarded with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certificate. This research addresses the benefits of the FSC Forest Certification Group in Trung Son commune in economic, environmental and social aspects. In terms of economic effects analyzed by cost-benefit analysis (CBA), FSC forest plantations have brought great efficiency to farmers with net present value of VND 52,378 million per hectare over 7 years, approximately VND 20 million greater than the amount earned by non-FSC plantations. Moreover, through 10 principles and 56 criteria, FSC has positively contributed to society and sustainable forest man- agement. Finally, this research figures out some problems in the FSC certification group and suggests some solutions. Some recommendations are also provided in order to enhance its efficiencies and promote the expansion of forest certification.
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