The GFTN DVD: Solutions for Committed Companies
This 1-hour, 12-chapter video is an engaging way to learn about responsible forestry and trade in action. Download the chapters
The Global Forest and Trade Network (GFTN)
GFTN Resources
The GFTN is WWF's initiative to eliminate illegal logging and improve the management of valuable and threatened forests.
By facilitating trade links between companies committed to achieving and supporting responsible forestry, the GFTN creates market conditions that help conserve the world’s forests while providing economic and social benefits for the businesses and people that depend on them.
GFTN Participants...
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...have annual forest products sales |
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...are engaged in 174 trading deals with |
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...manage over 25.2 million hectares |
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...buy or sell in excess of 229 million m3 |
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...employ over 2.7 million people globally |
figures current as of August 2008
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New FSC Controlled Wood Risk Assessment Tool Open for Public Consultation
From FSC Website: A new interactive tool is available for assessing the risk of buying wood from controversial sources in specific regions of the world. The first version of the FSC Global Risk Assessment is open for public consultation until October 15, 2008. » Read more
International Tropical Timber Agreement Not Enough to Protect Forests
From the European Parliament: The House welcomes the conclusion of the 2006 ITTA (International Tropical Timber Agreement) but considers that the outcome falls well short of what is required to address the loss of tropical forest. MEPs therefore call on the Commission and Member States to increase the financial resources available for the conservation and ecologically responsible use of tropical forests and to promote economically viable alternatives to destructive logging, mining and agricultural practices. » Read more
19 Sep 2008
KPKKT and B.K.B. Hevea Join GFTN-Malaysia
Kumpulan Pengurusan Kayu Kayan Terengganu (KPKKT) and B.K.B Hevea Products Sdn. Bhd joined the Global Forest and Trade Network (GFTN) in Malaysia, WWF’s initiative to save the world’s most valuable and threatened forests. KPKKT is the first forest participant in Peninsular Malaysia. B.K.B Hevea is GFTN-Malaysia’s tenth trade participant. » Read more
15 Sep 2008
The Global Forest & Trade Network Workshop in Lao PDR
Vientiane Capital – With Lao PDR’s forestry sector booming in the midst of unprecedented national and regional economic development the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is facilitating the first Global Forest and Trade Network-Laos (GFTN-Laos) workshop tomorrow, Tuesday September 16th, at Lao Plaza. The workshop will bring together timber sector stakeholders to explore the benefits of gaining Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification under GFTN-Laos membership. » Read more
