Press Releases
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
11 Sep 2008
JRT Joins WWF's Global Forest & Trade Network
Jakarta, Indonesia – PT Jaya Raya Trasindo (JRT), a foreign investment woodworking manufacturer in Indonesia, has joined the Global Forest & Trade Network (GFTN-Indonesia). Today’s signing of a participation agreement with WWF-Indonesia formally marked JRT’s commitment to responsible forest management and trade practices. » Read more
28 Aug 2008
New hope for Sumatra’s elephants and tigers as Indonesia doubles size of key national park
Jakarta, Indonesia: The government of Indonesia today declared its commitment to enlarging the most suitable block of forest for Sumatran elephants, expanding the vital Tesso Nilo National Park on Sumatra island to 86,000 hectares.
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22 Jul 2008
Too much illegal wood in EU markets - WWF
Brussels, Belgium: Almost one-fifth of wood imported into the European Union in 2006 came from illegal or suspected illegal sources, with Russia, Indonesia and China being the main sources, says a new WWF report. The global conservation organisation calls for strong European legislation to prevent illegal wood entering the EU markets.
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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
10 Apr 2008
Major Manufacturers Commit to Responsibly Source Forest Products
WASHINGTON – Procter & Gamble and Domtar Corporation have joined the North America Forest & Trade Network (NAFTN), World Wildlife Fund (WWF) announced today. NAFTN is the North American arm of the Global Forest & Trade Network, WWF's initiative to eliminate illegal logging and improve the management of valuable and threatened forests. » Read more
Major Manufacturers Commit to Responsibly Source Forest Products
WASHINGTON – Procter & Gamble and Domtar Corporation have joined the North America Forest & Trade Network (NAFTN), World Wildlife Fund (WWF) announced today. NAFTN is the North American arm of the Global Forest & Trade Network, WWF's initiative to eliminate illegal logging and improve the management of valuable and threatened forests. » Read more
26 Feb 2008
Vietnam Forest & Trade Network Welcomes Two New Members
Hanoi – On Tuesday evening, 26 February 2008, the Vietnam Forest and Trade Network (VFTN) announced two new members in an official ceremony. The new members are Nestco Ltd., a timber trading company, and the Tran Duc Group, a wood-processing manufacturer.
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07 Feb 2008
Staples Ends Contracts With Asia Pulp on Environment
Staples Ends Contracts With Asia Pulp on Environment
From Bloomberg.com: Staples Inc., the world's largest office-supplies retailer, ended its contracts with Asia Pulp & Paper Co. because of its environmental practices. The retailer stopped its 11-year relationship with Asia Pulp in late January, spokesman Owen Davis wrote in an e-mail today. Staples got about 5 percent of its paper from Asia Pulp, which it used in some Staples-brand products. Davis declined to disclose the value of the contracts.
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