http://www.itto.int,site/ 2010-03-11T12:30:21+09:00 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) http://www.itto.int,topics/56/2245 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-07-14T00:00:00+09:00 2010-07-14T00:00:00+09:00 2010-03-05T16:04:45+09:00

Photo: Fotonatura The objective of the Conference is to review the status and ways ahead for the conservation, management and financing of biodiversity in tropical transboundary conservation areas (TBCAs). It will provide an opportunity for sharing and exchanging information and experiences on TBCAs, including their capacity to meet the challenges of climate change mitigation and adaptation. The Conference will serve as a platform for stakeholders to review the social, economic and political implications and impacts of TBCA projects in order to identify best strategies for their effective contribution to sustainable development. The Conference is organized in the framework of the International Year of Biodiversity in collaboration with CBD and IUCN with the support of the Government of Ecuador. Its results, conclusions and recommendations will be brought to the attention of participants at the CBD COP 10 that will be held in Nagoya, Japan, in October 2010.

Photo: Fotonatura The objective of the Conference is to review the status and ways ahead for the conservation, management and financing of biodiversity in tropical transboundary conservation areas (TBCAs). It will provide an opportunity for sharing and exchanging information and experiences on TBCAs, including their capacity to meet the challenges of climate change mitigation and adaptation. The Conference will serve as a platform for stakeholders to review the social, economic and political implications and impacts of TBCA projects in order to identify best strategies for their effective contribution to sustainable development. The Conference is organized in the framework of the International Year of Biodiversity in collaboration with CBD and IUCN with the support of the Government of Ecuador. Its results, conclusions and recommendations will be brought to the attention of participants at the CBD COP 10 that will be held in Nagoya, Japan, in October 2010. http://www.itto.int,topics/60/2291 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-03-08T00:00:00+09:00 2010-03-08T00:00:00+09:00 2010-03-08T14:21:41+09:00

Guidelines for the selection and employment of consultants, procurements and payments of goods and services

Guidelines for the selection and employment of consultants, procurements and payments of goods and services http://www.itto.int,topics/60/2290 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-03-08T00:00:00+09:00 2010-03-08T00:00:00+09:00 2010-03-08T14:16:39+09:00

Manual on standard operating procedures for the ITTO project cycle

Manual on standard operating procedures for the ITTO project cycle http://www.itto.int,topics/1/2237 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-03-03T00:00:00+09:00 2010-03-03T00:00:00+09:00 2010-03-05T17:49:27+09:00

MIS PDF Download

MIS PDF Download http://www.itto.int,topics/57/2287 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-03-02T00:00:00+09:00 2010-03-02T00:00:00+09:00 2010-03-04T17:04:18+09:00

ITTO seeks new Statistician

ITTO seeks new Statistician http://www.itto.int,topics/57/2288 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-03-02T00:00:00+09:00 2010-03-02T00:00:00+09:00 2010-03-04T10:26:55+09:00

ITTO Executive Director Emmanuel Ze Meka (right) and CBD Executive Secretary Ahmed Djoghlaf announce joint efforts towards sustaining forest biodiversity. Photo: K. Sato/ITTO ITTO and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the objective of developing and implementing joint activities for the conservation and sustainable use of forest biodiversity in the tropics, on Tuesday, 2 March 2010 in Tokyo, during a Special Event on Biodiversity.

ITTO Executive Director Emmanuel Ze Meka (right) and CBD Executive Secretary Ahmed Djoghlaf announce joint efforts towards sustaining forest biodiversity. Photo: K. Sato/ITTO ITTO and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the objective of developing and implementing joint activities for the conservation and sustainable use of forest biodiversity in the tropics, on Tuesday, 2 March 2010 in Tokyo, during a Special Event on Biodiversity. http://www.itto.int,topics/84/2289 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-03-02T00:00:00+09:00 2010-03-02T00:00:00+09:00 2010-03-02T17:41:31+09:00

ITTO and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the objective of developing and implementing joint activities for the conservation and sustainable use of forest biodiversity in the tropics.

ITTO and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the objective of developing and implementing joint activities for the conservation and sustainable use of forest biodiversity in the tropics. http://www.itto.int,topics/13/2286 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-02-23T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-23T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-23T16:12:39+09:00

TEST

TEST http://www.itto.int,topics/13/2285 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-02-23T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-23T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-23T15:13:22+09:00

http://www.itto.int,topics/68/2284 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-02-16T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-16T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-16T17:46:04+09:00

Top story Clarification on Gabon log ban At a recent meeting with Gabon’s Minister for Forests, executives of the country’s timber industries were advised of the official position concerning the ban on the export of logs. The meeting was told that the ban is irrevocable. An estimated 500,000 to 600,000 cubic metres of logs are already on the ground in the forest, in the industry log depots and being transported by rail and road. The industry was advised that logs already at the port and in storage yards (rail storage and SEPBG storage yards) can be exported immediately by industry to fulfill existing contract commitments. Other log stocks can be exported, but only through the State agency SNBG and not directly by the industry. The reports available indicate that existing log stocks must be exported before 30th April 2010, after that date all log exports are banned. Also in this issue Clarification on Gabon log ban Malaysia progresses with VPA Plywood push in India Call for lower import duties Brazil’s timber industry on recovery path Sawnwood export quotas - 2010 Prospects for garden furniture in EU EU Due diligence legislation US and Canada construction trends Data snapshot India’s demand for wood India is a net importer of wood and wood-based panel products. Total industrial consumption of wood in 2000 was an estimated 58 million cubic metres and demand is expected to rise to 153 million cubic metres by 2020. Most timber imports into India are in an unprocessed form, mainly logs. Imports of timber and timber products increased substantially from 2.45 million cubic m in 2001 to 16.7 million cubic m in 2008. The main sources of wood products are Gabon, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nigeria, Togo, Brazil and New Zealand. The main ports handling wood products are: Kandla, Mangalore, Tuticorin, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Vishakapatnam. http://www.vibrantgujarat.com

Top story Clarification on Gabon log ban At a recent meeting with Gabon’s Minister for Forests, executives of the country’s timber industries were advised of the official position concerning the ban on the export of logs. The meeting was told that the ban is irrevocable. An estimated 500,000 to 600,000 cubic metres of logs are already on the ground in the forest, in the industry log depots and being transported by rail and road. The industry was advised that logs already at the port and in storage yards (rail storage and SEPBG storage yards) can be exported immediately by industry to fulfill existing contract commitments. Other log stocks can be exported, but only through the State agency SNBG and not directly by the industry. The reports available indicate that existing log stocks must be exported before 30th April 2010, after that date all log exports are banned. Also in this issue Clarification on Gabon log ban Malaysia progresses with VPA Plywood push in India Call for lower import duties Brazil’s timber industry on recovery path Sawnwood export quotas - 2010 Prospects for garden furniture in EU EU Due diligence legislation US and Canada construction trends Data snapshot India’s demand for wood India is a net importer of wood and wood-based panel products. Total industrial consumption of wood in 2000 was an estimated 58 million cubic metres and demand is expected to rise to 153 million cubic metres by 2020. Most timber imports into India are in an unprocessed form, mainly logs. Imports of timber and timber products increased substantially from 2.45 million cubic m in 2001 to 16.7 million cubic m in 2008. The main sources of wood products are Gabon, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nigeria, Togo, Brazil and New Zealand. The main ports handling wood products are: Kandla, Mangalore, Tuticorin, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Vishakapatnam. http://www.vibrantgujarat.com http://www.itto.int,topics/84/2283 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-02-05T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T17:53:15+09:00

In West and Central Africa, forest ownership is a source of many problems.

In West and Central Africa, forest ownership is a source of many problems. http://www.itto.int,topics/69/2270 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-02-05T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T17:43:57+09:00

Photo: J. Blaser The conference background paper found that Africa lags behind other tropical forest regions in forest tenure reform

Photo: J. Blaser The conference background paper found that Africa lags behind other tropical forest regions in forest tenure reform http://www.itto.int,topics/69/2282 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-02-05T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T17:42:32+09:00

The conference was an unprecedented opportunity for the sharing of experiences between countries in Africa

The conference was an unprecedented opportunity for the sharing of experiences between countries in Africa http://www.itto.int,topics/69/2271 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-02-05T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T17:40:00+09:00

Photo: A. Sarre Africa must set ambitious goals for land-tenure reform By Kyeretwie Opoku

Photo: A. Sarre Africa must set ambitious goals for land-tenure reform By Kyeretwie Opoku http://www.itto.int,topics/69/2272 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-02-05T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T17:39:11+09:00

Photo: E. Mansur Africa’s land-tenure problems are complex and deep-rooted By Paul Tchawa

Photo: E. Mansur Africa’s land-tenure problems are complex and deep-rooted By Paul Tchawa http://www.itto.int,topics/69/2273 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-02-05T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T17:38:14+09:00

Photo: E. Mansur Can the continent find solutions to its colonial landownership legacy? By Liz Alden Wily

Photo: E. Mansur Can the continent find solutions to its colonial landownership legacy? By Liz Alden Wily http://www.itto.int,topics/69/2274 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-02-05T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T17:37:18+09:00

Photo: A. Sarre The Cameroon government is embarking on a process to revise Cameroon’s forest law By Denis Koulagna Koutou

Photo: A. Sarre The Cameroon government is embarking on a process to revise Cameroon’s forest law By Denis Koulagna Koutou http://www.itto.int,topics/69/2275 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-02-05T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T17:36:53+09:00

Photo: A. Sarre Tanzania has introduced a legal approach to forest ownership that builds on the customary system By Patrick McAuslan

Photo: A. Sarre Tanzania has introduced a legal approach to forest ownership that builds on the customary system By Patrick McAuslan http://www.itto.int,topics/69/2276 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-02-05T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T17:35:47+09:00

Photo: J. McAlpine

Photo: J. McAlpine http://www.itto.int,topics/69/2277 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-02-05T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T17:34:55+09:00

Photo: Forest Trends

Photo: Forest Trends http://www.itto.int,topics/69/2278 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-02-05T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T17:34:12+09:00

Photo: A. Sarre

Photo: A. Sarre http://www.itto.int,topics/69/2279 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-02-05T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T17:33:39+09:00

Photo: E. Mansur

Photo: E. Mansur http://www.itto.int,topics/69/2280 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-02-05T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T17:32:52+09:00

The African Women’s Network for Community Management of Forests, formed during the conference, made this declaration on the conference’s final day.

The African Women’s Network for Community Management of Forests, formed during the conference, made this declaration on the conference’s final day. http://www.itto.int,topics/69/2281 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-02-05T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T17:30:17+09:00

Statement made by participants at the International Conference on Forest Tenure, Governance and Enterprise: New Opportunities for Central and West Africa, convened in Yaoundé, Cameroon, 25–29 May 2009

Statement made by participants at the International Conference on Forest Tenure, Governance and Enterprise: New Opportunities for Central and West Africa, convened in Yaoundé, Cameroon, 25–29 May 2009 http://www.itto.int,topics/83/2269 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-02-05T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T15:51:40+09:00

19 No 2

19 No 2 http://www.itto.int,topics/70/2268 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-02-05T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T15:23:57+09:00

Owning Africa’s forests

Owning Africa’s forests http://www.itto.int,topics/68/2266 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-02-03T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-03T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-03T15:57:01+09:00

Top story Certification in the US hardwood industry Interest in forest management and chain-of-custody certification remains high in the US market. The US Green Building Council’s LEED system has undoubtedly contributed to the increase in the number of companies and the range of wood products certified. At the end of last year the Hardwood Review Weekly conducted a large-scale survey of the hardwood industry regarding chain-of-custody certification. The results indicate that the number of certified hardwood companies increased in 2009 despite the difficult business conditions. However, three quarters of the respondents thought that certification costs still exceed benefits. This mirrors the results of the hardwood industry survey that indicated that logs do not receive price premiums while kiln-dried and further processed items may. See: http://www.hardwoodreview.com/. Also in this issue SNBG told - halt log exports Design and branding challenge Timber shortage in Mato Grosso Only processed Mahogany exports Japan’s demand projections Guangdong furniture exports to ASEAN EU plywood market still dull Encouraging signs at Cologne furniture fair Certification in the US hardwood industry Data snapshot The shipping container industry had a tough time in 2009 due to the collapse in global container traffic but some slight improvement is expected in 2010. Drewry, the shipping analysts have just released their “Container Market Annual Review and Forecast 2009/10”. This suggests that the industry is adjusting to lower business levels and that as much as 8-10% of the current global shipping fleet may be laid-up. Drewry is expecting a minor recovery in trade flows for 2010 and that average all-in east-west rates will rise by 18% next year. However any increase in rates must be viewed against the roughly 25% drop seen in 2009 and that the projected rise in rates would not even bring levels back to those of 2006. See: http://www.drewry.co.uk

Top story Certification in the US hardwood industry Interest in forest management and chain-of-custody certification remains high in the US market. The US Green Building Council’s LEED system has undoubtedly contributed to the increase in the number of companies and the range of wood products certified. At the end of last year the Hardwood Review Weekly conducted a large-scale survey of the hardwood industry regarding chain-of-custody certification. The results indicate that the number of certified hardwood companies increased in 2009 despite the difficult business conditions. However, three quarters of the respondents thought that certification costs still exceed benefits. This mirrors the results of the hardwood industry survey that indicated that logs do not receive price premiums while kiln-dried and further processed items may. See: http://www.hardwoodreview.com/. Also in this issue SNBG told - halt log exports Design and branding challenge Timber shortage in Mato Grosso Only processed Mahogany exports Japan’s demand projections Guangdong furniture exports to ASEAN EU plywood market still dull Encouraging signs at Cologne furniture fair Certification in the US hardwood industry Data snapshot The shipping container industry had a tough time in 2009 due to the collapse in global container traffic but some slight improvement is expected in 2010. Drewry, the shipping analysts have just released their “Container Market Annual Review and Forecast 2009/10”. This suggests that the industry is adjusting to lower business levels and that as much as 8-10% of the current global shipping fleet may be laid-up. Drewry is expecting a minor recovery in trade flows for 2010 and that average all-in east-west rates will rise by 18% next year. However any increase in rates must be viewed against the roughly 25% drop seen in 2009 and that the projected rise in rates would not even bring levels back to those of 2006. See: http://www.drewry.co.uk http://www.itto.int,topics/84/2265 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-01-28T00:00:00+09:00 2010-01-28T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T17:47:31+09:00

During the past decade, the issue of forest governance has grown increasingly prominent in international and national forestry deliberations.

During the past decade, the issue of forest governance has grown increasingly prominent in international and national forestry deliberations. http://www.itto.int,topics/70/2250 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-01-26T00:00:00+09:00 2010-01-26T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-05T15:21:17+09:00

Getting a lock on governance

Getting a lock on governance http://www.itto.int,topics/83/2251 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-01-26T00:00:00+09:00 2010-01-26T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-04T19:34:27+09:00

19 No 1

19 No 1 http://www.itto.int,topics/69/2252 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-01-26T00:00:00+09:00 2010-01-26T00:00:00+09:00 2010-01-26T18:15:12+09:00

Photo: L. Irland Strengthening weak governance is essential for sustainability By Lloyd C. Irland

Photo: L. Irland Strengthening weak governance is essential for sustainability By Lloyd C. Irland http://www.itto.int,topics/69/2253 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-01-26T00:00:00+09:00 2010-01-26T00:00:00+09:00 2010-01-26T18:14:58+09:00

Photo: P. Bholanath/GFC An ITTO project improves the detection and prevention of illegal logging in Guyana By Pradeepa Bholanath

Photo: P. Bholanath/GFC An ITTO project improves the detection and prevention of illegal logging in Guyana By Pradeepa Bholanath http://www.itto.int,topics/69/2254 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-01-26T00:00:00+09:00 2010-01-26T00:00:00+09:00 2010-01-26T18:14:16+09:00

Photo: R. Butler/mongabay.com Not at current carbon prices, study finds By Lian Pin Koh and Rhett A. Butler

Photo: R. Butler/mongabay.com Not at current carbon prices, study finds By Lian Pin Koh and Rhett A. Butler http://www.itto.int,topics/69/2255 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-01-26T00:00:00+09:00 2010-01-26T00:00:00+09:00 2010-01-26T18:12:59+09:00

Photo: CIFOR A recent study shows problems in implementation By Greg Clough, Paolo Omar Cerutti, Robert Nasi and Luca Tacconi

Photo: CIFOR A recent study shows problems in implementation By Greg Clough, Paolo Omar Cerutti, Robert Nasi and Luca Tacconi http://www.itto.int,topics/69/2256 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-01-26T00:00:00+09:00 2010-01-26T00:00:00+09:00 2010-01-26T18:11:48+09:00

Photo: Touhig/Greenpeace Opinions on tropical timber in the UK impact demand By Mike Adams and Alhassan Attah

Photo: Touhig/Greenpeace Opinions on tropical timber in the UK impact demand By Mike Adams and Alhassan Attah http://www.itto.int,topics/69/2257 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-01-26T00:00:00+09:00 2010-01-26T00:00:00+09:00 2010-01-26T18:10:30+09:00

Photo: E. Nurtjahya An ITTO fellowship grant helps show potential of mixed local tree species for revegetating tin mine tailings in Indonesia By Eddy Nurtjahya

Photo: E. Nurtjahya An ITTO fellowship grant helps show potential of mixed local tree species for revegetating tin mine tailings in Indonesia By Eddy Nurtjahya http://www.itto.int,topics/69/2258 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-01-26T00:00:00+09:00 2010-01-26T00:00:00+09:00 2010-01-26T18:08:41+09:00

Downturn continues to bite, intra-regional trade helping some exporters By Lauren Flejzor

Downturn continues to bite, intra-regional trade helping some exporters By Lauren Flejzor http://www.itto.int,topics/68/2249 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-01-22T00:00:00+09:00 2010-01-22T00:00:00+09:00 2010-01-22T16:02:19+09:00

Top story EU closer to FLEGT trading regulations The 2986th EU Council meeting on Agriculture and Fisheries held in Brussels on 14-16 December 2009 reached a partial political agreement on the text of a draft Regulation laying down the obligations of operators who place timber and timber products on the market. Agreement on the entire text could be reached during one of the Council forthcoming meeting. The Council adopted the FLEGT (Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade) Regulation in December 2005 and gave the Commission mandate to open negotiations with third countries willing to enter voluntary partnership agreements. Source: Council of the EU see http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_Data/docs/pressdata/en/agricult/111950.pdf . Also in this issue Exports of non-premium logs Optimism returns Wood sailing vessels The Amazon fund 2009 exports down 34% Promotion of legal timber Survey in Shuifenhe Weak market prospects Bright spots US market prospects Data snapshot J U.S. furniture imports fell 23% during the first three quarters of 2009 compared to the same period in 2008 according to from the U.S. International Trade Commission. Over the same trading period China dominated the import trade and accounted for some US$2.3 mil or 41% of US imports. Vietnam maintained its second ranked position and accounted for 16% of US imports. However, imports from China registered a sharp decline in the first three quarters of 2009 (-27%) year on year. For the top ten suppliers on non-upholstered furniture to the US in 2009 the Philippines and Canada saw a massive fall in imports by the US. Compared to the level of imports in 2007, US imports of non-upholstered furniture in the first three quarters of 2009 stood at US5.5 million or only around half of the full 2007 figure. The indications are that full year data for 2009 will show a continuing decline in imports.

Top story EU closer to FLEGT trading regulations The 2986th EU Council meeting on Agriculture and Fisheries held in Brussels on 14-16 December 2009 reached a partial political agreement on the text of a draft Regulation laying down the obligations of operators who place timber and timber products on the market. Agreement on the entire text could be reached during one of the Council forthcoming meeting. The Council adopted the FLEGT (Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade) Regulation in December 2005 and gave the Commission mandate to open negotiations with third countries willing to enter voluntary partnership agreements. Source: Council of the EU see http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_Data/docs/pressdata/en/agricult/111950.pdf . Also in this issue Exports of non-premium logs Optimism returns Wood sailing vessels The Amazon fund 2009 exports down 34% Promotion of legal timber Survey in Shuifenhe Weak market prospects Bright spots US market prospects Data snapshot J U.S. furniture imports fell 23% during the first three quarters of 2009 compared to the same period in 2008 according to from the U.S. International Trade Commission. Over the same trading period China dominated the import trade and accounted for some US$2.3 mil or 41% of US imports. Vietnam maintained its second ranked position and accounted for 16% of US imports. However, imports from China registered a sharp decline in the first three quarters of 2009 (-27%) year on year. For the top ten suppliers on non-upholstered furniture to the US in 2009 the Philippines and Canada saw a massive fall in imports by the US. Compared to the level of imports in 2007, US imports of non-upholstered furniture in the first three quarters of 2009 stood at US5.5 million or only around half of the full 2007 figure. The indications are that full year data for 2009 will show a continuing decline in imports. http://www.itto.int,topics/81/2248 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-01-20T00:00:00+09:00 2010-01-20T00:00:00+09:00 2010-01-20T12:41:13+09:00

Mission d’appui au Gouvernement du CAMEROUN en vue d’atteindre l’Objectif 2000 de l’OIBT et l’aménagement forestier durable

Mission d’appui au Gouvernement du CAMEROUN en vue d’atteindre l’Objectif 2000 de l’OIBT et l’aménagement forestier durable http://www.itto.int,topics/80/2247 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-01-19T00:00:00+09:00 2010-01-19T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-08T15:24:24+09:00

Guidebook for the formulation of afforestation / reforestation and bioenergy projects in the regulatory carbon market

Guidebook for the formulation of afforestation / reforestation and bioenergy projects in the regulatory carbon market http://www.itto.int,topics/57/2061 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-01-16T00:00:00+09:00 2010-01-16T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-17T12:39:11+09:00

Clarification on Gabon log ban

Clarification on Gabon log ban http://www.itto.int,topics/9/2243 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2010-01-12T00:00:00+09:00 2010-01-12T00:00:00+09:00 2010-01-12T17:10:45+09:00

Building a Voluntary Carbon Marketing Scheme to Promote Sustainable Forest Management

Building a Voluntary Carbon Marketing Scheme to Promote Sustainable Forest Management http://www.itto.int,topics/9/2241 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2009-12-30T00:00:00+09:00 2009-12-30T00:00:00+09:00 2010-01-05T17:27:08+09:00

Strengthening the capacity of local communities of Chaiyaphum Province (Thailand) to manage community forests

Strengthening the capacity of local communities of Chaiyaphum Province (Thailand) to manage community forests http://www.itto.int,topics/56/2226 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2009-12-20T00:00:00+09:00 2009-12-20T00:00:00+09:00 2009-12-11T17:01:14+09:00

Organized under the sponsorship of the UNFF in collaboration with ITTO ITTO is hosting the brainstorming meeting organised under the sponsorship of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) and aimed at identifying basic elements for developing a strategy to promote North-South, South-South and triangular cooperation for sustainable forest management (SFM) in the context of the Non-Legally Binding Instrument on All Types of Forests (NLBI-Forests) and the Global Objectives on Forests. Some thirty invited experts are expected to participate in the meeting and contribute to the development of the strategy as well as options for support by the international community.

Organized under the sponsorship of the UNFF in collaboration with ITTO ITTO is hosting the brainstorming meeting organised under the sponsorship of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) and aimed at identifying basic elements for developing a strategy to promote North-South, South-South and triangular cooperation for sustainable forest management (SFM) in the context of the Non-Legally Binding Instrument on All Types of Forests (NLBI-Forests) and the Global Objectives on Forests. Some thirty invited experts are expected to participate in the meeting and contribute to the development of the strategy as well as options for support by the international community. http://www.itto.int,topics/14/2089 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2009-12-18T00:00:00+09:00 2009-12-18T00:00:00+09:00 2009-12-18T12:43:03+09:00

Africa Asia Latin America Newsletter Cameroon Democratic Republic of Congo Republic of Congo

Africa Asia Latin America Newsletter Cameroon Democratic Republic of Congo Republic of Congo http://www.itto.int,topics/68/2240 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2009-12-17T00:00:00+09:00 2009-12-17T00:00:00+09:00 2009-12-17T16:41:03+09:00

Top story Irrational plywood market Housing starts in Japan remain at very low levels but production and imports of plywood have been climbing. This has resulted in market prices for plywood (especially softwood ply) in Japan to drop to record lows says the Japan Lumber Reports. Panic selling by wholesalers, as they try to secure sales and dispose of stock, is driving down prices. There are fears in the industry that some seriously weakened domestic manufacturers could be put out of business. The ‘highly irrational market’ for softwood plywood is impacting the market for imported hardwood plywood. Also in this issue Ban appears certain Trade cautions on volumes for tender Sellers vs. buyers market What now for Myanmar teak Teaknet news Tax break on furniture Plywood mills buying Shifting to combi products Caution in hardwood market US construction trends Data snapshot Japan’s 2009 Housing starts and plywood production/imports Total housing starts in Japan during October were 67,120 units, 27% less than the same month a year earlier. This is the eleventh consecutive month of decline and a record low for the month of October. The JLR is predicting that total year stars would be below 900,000 units. Because of the weak economic situation in Japan buyers are opting for lower cost units and the average house floor space in October was 21% down on a year ago.

Top story Irrational plywood market Housing starts in Japan remain at very low levels but production and imports of plywood have been climbing. This has resulted in market prices for plywood (especially softwood ply) in Japan to drop to record lows says the Japan Lumber Reports. Panic selling by wholesalers, as they try to secure sales and dispose of stock, is driving down prices. There are fears in the industry that some seriously weakened domestic manufacturers could be put out of business. The ‘highly irrational market’ for softwood plywood is impacting the market for imported hardwood plywood. Also in this issue Ban appears certain Trade cautions on volumes for tender Sellers vs. buyers market What now for Myanmar teak Teaknet news Tax break on furniture Plywood mills buying Shifting to combi products Caution in hardwood market US construction trends Data snapshot Japan’s 2009 Housing starts and plywood production/imports Total housing starts in Japan during October were 67,120 units, 27% less than the same month a year earlier. This is the eleventh consecutive month of decline and a record low for the month of October. The JLR is predicting that total year stars would be below 900,000 units. Because of the weak economic situation in Japan buyers are opting for lower cost units and the average house floor space in October was 21% down on a year ago. http://www.itto.int,topics/14/2239 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2009-12-17T00:00:00+09:00 2009-12-17T00:00:00+09:00 2009-12-17T15:35:21+09:00

Africa Asia Latin America Newsletter 2009 Issue # 1, March - en, es, fr Issue # 2, June - en, es, fr Issue # 3, September - en, es, fr Issue # 4, December - en, es, fr 2010

Africa Asia Latin America Newsletter 2009 Issue # 1, March - en, es, fr Issue # 2, June - en, es, fr Issue # 3, September - en, es, fr Issue # 4, December - en, es, fr 2010 http://www.itto.int,topics/57/2238 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2009-12-16T00:00:00+09:00 2009-12-16T00:00:00+09:00 2009-12-21T14:49:59+09:00

Keep production forests in climate treaty

Keep production forests in climate treaty http://www.itto.int,topics/13/2235 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2009-12-14T00:00:00+09:00 2009-12-14T00:00:00+09:00 2010-02-23T15:07:06+09:00

Photo: K. Sato/ITTO A meeting in Yokohama on July 10th attended by about 900 people, including their Imperial Highnesses, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Japan, heralded the launch of a new environmental education program by the International Tropical Timber Organization to better educate children around the world about the importance of forests in maintaining a healthy global environment.

Photo: K. Sato/ITTO A meeting in Yokohama on July 10th attended by about 900 people, including their Imperial Highnesses, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Japan, heralded the launch of a new environmental education program by the International Tropical Timber Organization to better educate children around the world about the importance of forests in maintaining a healthy global environment. http://www.itto.int,topics/13/2236 The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) 2009-12-14T00:00:00+09:00 2009-12-14T00:00:00+09:00 2009-12-14T12:33:54+09:00

We protect tropical forests together! The Ito family's trip to the Amazon is an ITTO manga comic book that follows the adventures of the Ito family as they travel to the Amazon and learn about tropical forests and how ITTO is involved in the conservation, sustainable management as well as the rehabilitation and restoration of the world's tropical forests.

We protect tropical forests together! The Ito family's trip to the Amazon is an ITTO manga comic book that follows the adventures of the Ito family as they travel to the Amazon and learn about tropical forests and how ITTO is involved in the conservation, sustainable management as well as the rehabilitation and restoration of the world's tropical forests.