Browse > Article
http://dx.doi.org/10.14578/jkfs.2015.104.2.319

A Study of Improving the Marketing System of Major Non-Timber Forest Products : Using an Analysis of Distribution Channel  

Chong, Ho-gun (Department of Forest Policy Research, Korea Rural Economic Institute)
Song, Seong-Hwan (Department of Forest Policy Research, Korea Rural Economic Institute)
Lee, Sang-Min (Department of Forest Policy Research, Korea Rural Economic Institute)
Yim, Chul-kyun (Department of Forest Policy Research, Korea Rural Economic Institute)
Publication Information
Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science / v.104, no.2, 2015 , pp. 319-331 More about this Journal
Abstract
The marketing system of non-timber forest products has been criticized as it mainly depends upon private local dealers, having too many steps between producers and consumers, we believe, which makes it less efficient. Meanwhile, there were only a few empirical studies of how they are delivered to consumers. In order to devise and implement targeted forest policies efficiently, it is quite necessary to understand the distribution channel of them. We analyzed the distribution channel of chestnut, bitter persimmon, oak mushroom, and wild greens by data analysis, field and phone survey, and then drew an implication for improving the marketing system. First of all, the number of middle step has to be reduced and the direct transaction has to be expended. In addition, we need to have more active involvement of Forest cooperative in production sites, adding values by processing, and the upgrade of current marketing centers of non-timber forest products, which have been launched since 2004 by Korea Forest Service.
Keywords
non-timber forest products; marketing; distribution channel; forest products marketing centers;
Citations & Related Records
연도 인용수 순위
  • Reference
1 Chong, H.G., Kwon, O.B. and Seok, H.D. 2013. The Problem of Forestry Products Marketing and the Policy Answers. Agriculture Policy Focus 80. Korea Rural Economic Institute.
2 Chung, C.W. 1988. A Study on Forestry Products Marketing and Products Characteristics. Agricultural Products Marketing Survey Monthly 69('88.1): 6-12. Agricultural and Fishery Marketing Corporation.
3 Jung, B.H., Lee, S.Y., Joo, L.W. and Kim, Y.K. 2004. Supply and Demand of Major Forestry Products and Marketing. Korea Forest Research Institute.
4 Kim, E.K., Jung, B.H. and Kim, D.H. 2000. A Study on the Distribution Channels and Farm Marketing of Non-Timber Forest Products. Korean Journal of Forest Economics 8(1): 11-27.
5 Kim, J.S., Choi, S.Y., Joo, L.W., Lee, K.O., Goo, J.H., Choi, S.K., Cho, N.S. and Jung, J.Y. 2009. A Study on Producing Environment-friendly Forest Products and Marketing System. Korea Forest Research Institute.
6 Kwon, O.B. 2013. The Present of Forestry Products Marketing and Policy Task. Forestry Economic Research Institute.
7 Lee, S.M., Song, S.H., Park, J.Y. and Kim, Y.B. 2012. A Study for Searching the Proper Size and Scale of Forest Product Marketing Center. Korea Rural Economic Institute.
8 Yoon, H. Y. 2005. A Study on Improvement Strategies of Non-Timber Forest Products Marketing by Customer's Purchase Pattern. Korean Food Marketing Study 22(4): 87-107.