The Iberian Forest & Trade Network

Contacts in Spain

Elena Domínguez (Sustainable Markets Officer)
Félix Romero (Head of Forest Programme)
T: +34 91 354 05 78

Contacts in Portugal

Luís Neves Silva (Portuguese Forest Programme Coordinator)
+351963970796
General Info: iberica@wwfmedpo.org

The GFTN - Iberia is the regional arm of WWF's Global Forest & Trade Network, a global initiative to eliminate illegal logging and improve the management of valuable and threatened forests. The GFTN-Iberia consists of Spanish and Portuguese companies committed to responsible forestry and trade.

Current Participants

Participants of the GFTN-Iberia promote responsible trade and purchasing of forest products (timber, paper and cork) that are sourced from well managed forests certified by a credible certification scheme, such as the FSC.
Learn more about GFTN-Iberia's current participants in:
* Spain
* Portugal

Would you like to join this International network of Forest and Trade?

If you're interested in the conservation of our forests and in the fight against illegal logging and irresponsible forestry, please contact us.

See contact information in Spain and Portugal on the right .

Latest News & Publications

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

GFTN-UK Autumn 2009 Newsletter

This is edition features the following articles:
- Feature story: A summary of the recent GFTN-UK Annual Members Meeting, which was held on 6th October at Kew Gardens
- GFTN-UK Member success stories, as well as a number of GFTN updates
- Forthcoming GFTN events
- Update on FSC's global coverage, and much more!

Posted on 02 November 2009 | 0 comments | Read more

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

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