Timber training program and volume aggregator tool
These tools were developed around a guiding question:
How can forest-dependent communities benefit more, economically and sustainably, from their forests?
Community, Family and Forests Work Area
Overview: From Forest to Market with Greater Impact
Timber training program and volume aggregator tool
Strengthening Capacity for Forest-Based Livelihoods
The Timber Training Program and Volume Aggregator Tool are tailored to help community and family forest producers, especially those in tropical regions, enhance the value of their timber operations while supporting sustainable forest management.
Developed to respond directly to the needs of producers, these tools offer practical training and market-oriented solutions that bridge the gap between forest potential and real-world demand.
Timber Training Program
Developed in collaboration with Precious Woods, this program transfers a proven FSC-certified forest management model directly to local producers. The training covers the entire timber value chain, from harvesting and processing to market alignment, enabling producers to improve operational practices and meet buyer expectations.
Volume Aggregator Tool
In tropical forests, producers often face a mismatch between their diverse but small timber yields and market demands for larger, uniform volumes. The Volume Aggregator Tool helps address this by:
- Pooling timber volumes from multiple producers
- Focusing on lesser-known species
- Facilitating collective negotiations with buyers
By strengthening coordination and increasing supply reliability, the tool helps reduce transaction costs, increase visibility to FSC-certified markets, and unlock higher profitability.
We developed the Timber Training Programme in partnership with Precious Woods. Please visit their main webpage by clicking the button below.
Interested in Applying These Tools?
The Timber Training Program and Volume Aggregator Tool are available by request. If you're interested in bringing these solutions to your region, we’d be happy to explore opportunities for collaboration.
Contact the CFF team to learn more: communityfamilyforests@fsc.org