Sustainable forest standards in relation to small timber growers: lessons from KwaZulu Natal
This policy paper sets out the relevance of social and environmental standards for small-scale timber growers. It focuses on the development of the National Forest Standards currently being developed by the South African Government . The paper points out that the significance of small-scale timber growers in South Africa is likely to grow: Approximately one third of its timber production in the near future may be derived from small growers. A key concern for growers is access to markets, especially where growers are not members of out-grower schemes or marketing cooperatives.