ABSTRACT
Increasing attention is being given to the barriers faced by small forest owners and those managing forests at a low intensity when seeking certification. Although the precise definition of both of these categories has been elusive since it tends to vary from one country or region to another, there is, nevertheless, general agreement that there are particular problems that apply to both. These problems stem from two different sources:
1 difficulty in meeting the requirements of the standard; 2 costs and complexity of the certification process.
