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27 Oct 2008
WWF Announces Williams-Sonoma, Inc. as Newest Participant of Global Forest & Trade Network
Washington, D.C. and San Francisco, CA - World Wildlife Fund announced today that Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has joined the Global Forest & Trade Network (GFTN), WWF's initiative to save the world's most valuable and threatened forests. » Read more
WWF Announces Williams-Sonoma, Inc. as Newest Participant of Global Forest & Trade Network
Washington, D.C. and San Francisco, CA - World Wildlife Fund announced today that Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has joined the Global Forest & Trade Network (GFTN), WWF's initiative to save the world's most valuable and threatened forests. » Read more
22 Oct 2008
US cracks down on illegal logging
US trade in products containing illegally logged wood, which costs developing countries an estimated $15 billion a year in lost revenue, may soon be a thing of the past.
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16 Oct 2008
GFTN-NA Hosts Successful Meeting
On October 16, 2008, the Global Forest & Trade Network-North America (GFTN-NA) hosted a very successful first annual meeting for GFTN-NA participant companies and other stakeholders. » Read more
GFTN-NA Hosts Successful Meeting
On October 16, 2008, the Global Forest & Trade Network-North America (GFTN-NA) hosted a very successful first annual meeting for GFTN-NA participant companies and other stakeholders. » Read more
11 Oct 2008
GFTN-NA Launches First Advisory Group
In August 2008 the Global Forest & Trade Network-North America (GFTN-NA) formed its first Advisory Group. The primary role of the Advisory Group is to provide guidance and feedback on the GFTN-NA strategy to ensure its continued leadership and impact in promoting responsible forest management and trade. The Group will also function to assist the GFTN-NA in its efforts to most effectively provide valuable assistance and expertise to North American companies committed to responsible forest products purchasing and trade. » Read more
GFTN-NA Launches First Advisory Group
In August 2008 the Global Forest & Trade Network-North America (GFTN-NA) formed its first Advisory Group. The primary role of the Advisory Group is to provide guidance and feedback on the GFTN-NA strategy to ensure its continued leadership and impact in promoting responsible forest management and trade. The Group will also function to assist the GFTN-NA in its efforts to most effectively provide valuable assistance and expertise to North American companies committed to responsible forest products purchasing and trade. » Read more
01 Aug 2008
Where Does the U.S. Stand in the Global Market?
From the Timber Line Magazine: Customers and competitors alike used to be just a short drive away. All business was local. But the entire world has changed over the last twenty years thanks to globalization. The forest products industry is no stranger to this trend. What has taken place abroad, especially in Asia, has forever impacted the business landscape in North America. Although the furniture industry and some other large wood users have primarily moved offshore, there remain some bright spots for the future of America’s forest products industry. » Read more
Where Does the U.S. Stand in the Global Market?
From the Timber Line Magazine: Customers and competitors alike used to be just a short drive away. All business was local. But the entire world has changed over the last twenty years thanks to globalization. The forest products industry is no stranger to this trend. What has taken place abroad, especially in Asia, has forever impacted the business landscape in North America. Although the furniture industry and some other large wood users have primarily moved offshore, there remain some bright spots for the future of America’s forest products industry. » Read more
23 Jul 2008
Mixed financial trend for global forest products sector continues
From PricewaterhouseCoopers: Vancouver - The world’s 100 largest forest, paper and fibre-based packaging products companies posted mixed financial results in 2007, reflecting the significantly different business and economic situations across regions. » Read more
Mixed financial trend for global forest products sector continues
From PricewaterhouseCoopers: Vancouver - The world’s 100 largest forest, paper and fibre-based packaging products companies posted mixed financial results in 2007, reflecting the significantly different business and economic situations across regions. » Read more
14 Jul 2008
Wal-Mart Joins WWF's Global Forest & Trade Network
Commitment to improve the management of valuable and threatened forests
Washington, D.C. and Bentonville, Ark. – Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. joined the Global Forest & Trade Network (GFTN), World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) initiative to save the world’s most valuable and threatened forests, WWF announced today. By joining the GFTN, Wal-Mart has committed to phasing out illegal and unwanted wood sources from its supply chain and increasing its proportion of wood products originating from credibly certified sources – for Wal-Mart stores and Sam’s Clubs in the United States. » Read more
Wal-Mart Joins WWF's Global Forest & Trade Network
Commitment to improve the management of valuable and threatened forests
Washington, D.C. and Bentonville, Ark. – Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. joined the Global Forest & Trade Network (GFTN), World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) initiative to save the world’s most valuable and threatened forests, WWF announced today. By joining the GFTN, Wal-Mart has committed to phasing out illegal and unwanted wood sources from its supply chain and increasing its proportion of wood products originating from credibly certified sources – for Wal-Mart stores and Sam’s Clubs in the United States. » Read more
18 Jun 2008
WWF-Supported Timber Provision Becomes Law
WASHINGTON – The import, purchase, sale and transport of products made from illegally harvested wood will for the first time become a federal crime under legislation passed today by the U.S. Congress. » Read more
WWF-Supported Timber Provision Becomes Law
WASHINGTON – The import, purchase, sale and transport of products made from illegally harvested wood will for the first time become a federal crime under legislation passed today by the U.S. Congress. » Read more
05 Jun 2008
Green Garden Furniture is Going Mainstream
From the National Wildlife Federation: Reston, VA - As Americans begin gearing up for the warm summer months they will discover an increase in environmentally-friendly garden furniture in many familiar stores. According to a National Wildlife Federation survey of major outdoor furniture retailers, consumers can expect to find a wider variety of styles and prices of sustainable wood garden products. » Read more
Green Garden Furniture is Going Mainstream
From the National Wildlife Federation: Reston, VA - As Americans begin gearing up for the warm summer months they will discover an increase in environmentally-friendly garden furniture in many familiar stores. According to a National Wildlife Federation survey of major outdoor furniture retailers, consumers can expect to find a wider variety of styles and prices of sustainable wood garden products. » Read more
28 May 2008
Forest Destruction's Prime Suspect
environment: Yale magazine, the journal of the School of Forestry and Environmental Studies at Yale University, recently published Forest Destruction's Prime Suspect, an informative and engaging article on illegal and unsustainable logging occurring worldwide for furniture products, with particular emphasis on China and its impact on the world's forest and the timber industry. Companies wishing to source wood from responsibly managed forests should contact the North America Forest & Trade Network. » Read more
Forest Destruction's Prime Suspect
environment: Yale magazine, the journal of the School of Forestry and Environmental Studies at Yale University, recently published Forest Destruction's Prime Suspect, an informative and engaging article on illegal and unsustainable logging occurring worldwide for furniture products, with particular emphasis on China and its impact on the world's forest and the timber industry. Companies wishing to source wood from responsibly managed forests should contact the North America Forest & Trade Network. » Read more
