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GFTN-Vietnam is the Vietnamese chapter of WWF's Global Forest & Trade Network (GFTN). The GFTN is WWF's initiative to eliminate illegal logging and improve the management of valuable and threatened forests. The GFTN-Vietnam facilitates trade links with a global network of responsible buyers, helping to stimulate a vibrant Vietnamese forest industry. Additionally, the GFTN-Vietnam provides a framework by which producers and processors can work towards credible certification while receiving the benefits of being members of the GFTN-Vietnam.

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Contact: Le Khac Coi
Email: coi.lekhac@wwfgreatermekong.org
GFTN-Vietnam
WWF Greater Mekong - Vietnam Programme
39 Xuan Dieu Street, Tay Ho district.
IPO Box 151. Hanoi, Vietnam
Tel: 84-4-3719-3049
Fax: 84-4-3719-3048
Email: vftn@wwfgreatermekong.org

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GFTN Quarterly Newsletter, November 2009

GFTN Quarterly Newsletter, November 2009

Major highlights include:

* Enabling Markets to Work for Forets: GFTN at the World Forestry Congress 2009.
* Africa: Study Reveals Importance of Certification in Survival of Great Apes
* B&Q Secures Biggest Volume of Tropical FSC-Certified Plywood in the World
* Showcasing GFTN's Certified Wood Market in Latin America and the Caribbean
* Harmonizing Policy and Practice in China
* Sustainable Timber Revolution at Bovis Lend Lease
* Planting the Seeds of Sustainability in West Africa
* And more on GFTN's vision in action

Posted on 03 November 2009 | 0 comments | Read more

Head, Global Forest & Trade Network

A Special GFTN Announcement

A message from WWF's Forest Director: I would like to inform GFTN supporters that Richard McLellan has stepped down as the Head of GFTN to take up a position in WWF’s Conservation Communications Unit. I would like to thank Richard for his leadership over the last 18 months.

Posted on 01 November 2009 | 0 comments | Read more

WWF address the critical role that markets can play in providing solutions to climate change through responsible forest and plantation management.

Enabling Markets to Work for Forests

WWF and the GFTN attended the XIIIth World Forestry Congress, a week-long dialogue held October 18-23, 2009 in Buenos Aires, organized by the government of Argentina in collaboration with the Forestry Department of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, attracting 4,500 participants from over 160 countries. Throughout the week speeches, workshops, round-table discussions, poster presentations, parallel events, exhibits, study and technical tours will provide a forum for the exchange of personal experiences and for discussions on topics related to the conference theme, "Forests in development – a vital balance."

Posted on 26 October 2009 | 1 comments | Read more

Strong interest in the GFTN’s certified offering was expressed by committed companies seeking credibly certified sources of hardwoods native to Latin America at the World Forestry Congress Business Roundtable.

Showcasing GFTN’s Certified Wood Market in Latin America and the Caribbean

The GFTN showcased its certified offering in Latin America and the Caribbean in the first Business Roundtable held within the World Forestry Congress, organized by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization on October 21 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Strong interest in the GFTN’s certified offering was particularly expressed by companies from Germany, the Netherlands, Singapore, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina, who are seeking credibly certified sources of hardwoods native to Latin America.

Posted on 25 October 2009 | 0 comments | Read more

The Carpathians are home to Europe's greatest remaining stands of natural forest -- holding onto them will depend in no small part protecting them from possible threats while seizing new opportunities to finance their preservation.

Investment Screening Guidelines for Financial Investors

Coming December 2009 - WWF's GFTN will launch Investment Screening Guidelines for Financial Investors in December to encourage support for responsible forest finance.

Posted on 23 October 2009 | 0 comments | Read more

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