Information about where, when, and how to find Certified timber. What the future holds for certified timber and the best links to what's happening in the world of timber.
This has to be the ultimate reference site Welcome to the CPET website — Central Point of Expertise on Timber Procurement (CPET) for updated information regarding government procurement requirements.
General FSC Document database can be found here FSC What Is FSC? Document Center . A must reference center.
Heads up on a new report published by WWF-UK: Government Barometer 2007 . Check your countries status now.
Yes the Illegal Logging goes on, visit WWF-UK: UK must cut out illegal logging to get the latest facts.
Increasing Market Acceptance for Forest Certification a Priority
I am pleased that the relocated web site is now being redeveloped and starting to take shape.
Another excellent web site for FSC timber supplies Orsa Florestal - Profile , detail of many species and their properties can be found here. For supply details contact geoff@clarkswood.com
Another useful contact who should help you to avoid geenwashing suppliers - Greenspec.
Looks like Autumn is in view and time for us to get over the summer vacation and get some work done. Maybe start off with a brief seminar in Finland
Maybe a bit Paper Industry orientated but worth a look Comparative Matrix of Forest Certification. Merry Xmas to our readers.
USA Environmental News/Politics TTJ - Timber Trades Journal online
Friends of the Earth Update Friends of the Earth: Press Releases: : Government Publishes New Laws on Rights to Environmental Information
Illegal Logging Update EUROPA - Development - Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade - Impact Assesment
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