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Does forest certification enhance livelihood conditions? Empirical evidence from forest management in Kilwa District, Tanzania

Empirical study
Journal article

Published 2017 by Elsevier B.V.. Authored by Kalonga, S. K. and Kulindwa, K. A.

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Sustainability Approaches:

Voluntary Sustainability Standards

Sustainability Tools:

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

Sustainability Issues:

Forests and other ecosystems
Livelihoods
Participant costs and benefits

Outcomes of Interest:

Ecosystem quality
Household Income (net)
Income diversification

Specific Themes:

Ecosystem 
Living income
Pro-poor development

Sectors:

Forestry

Products:

Forestry products

Sustainable Development Goals:

SDG 12 - Responsible Production and Consumption
Region/Country:

Geographies:

Africa

Countries:

United Republic of Tanzania

Summary

This study looks at the impacts of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification in Tanzania, finding that household incomes from FSC-certified forests are significantly greater than those from non-certified forests, suggesting that FSC certification works to enhance livelihood conditions.

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Does forest certification enhance livelihood conditions? Empirical evidence from forest management in Kilwa District, Tanzania

Empirical study
Journal article

Published 2017 by Elsevier B.V.. Authored by Kalonga, S. K. and Kulindwa, K. A.

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