India now has a globally recognized forest-certification scheme developed specifically for Indian forests.
Network for Certification and Conservation of Forests (NCCF), an Indian non-profit organization will be the nodal agency in India.
It will set the standards for India’s forests, forest products, and sustainable management.
Several developed countries have put trade restrictions on the import of non-certified timber, non-timber forest products, and wood-based goods into their countries.
So, getting sustainable forest management certificates has become mandatory for exports.