Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/173582 
Year of Publication: 
2017
Series/Report no.: 
PIDS Discussion Paper Series No. 2017-05
Publisher: 
Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), Quezon City
Abstract: 
Wood processing is an important downstream activity of the Philippine forestry sector because it adds economic value to logs, diversifies the products that can be produced from it, and increases the incomes and employment of involved communities. Despite its many economic contributions, however, the wood processing industry has been on the decline for many years now. This study analyzes the wood processing industry concentrating on its value chain, the major issues and problems it is facing, and recommends actions to address these problems and issues. Among others, the study finds that the wood processing industry is constrained by various technical, financial, economic, marketing, environmental, institutional, and research-related problems and issues. To address these individually, specific recommendations are forwarded. In terms of research, in particular, the study suggests the gathering of more detailed and complete data and information on the wood processing sector by relevant government agencies, and the conduct of relevant studies not just on the whole processing sector but also on specific wood processing activities.
Subjects: 
Philippines
CARAGA region
wood processing
value chain
problems and issues
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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