ITTO membership expands

3 October 2000, Yokohama, Japan

ITTO recently welcomed Vanuatu and the Republic of Ireland as its newest members.

ITTO's membership now comprises 55 countries and the European Community, accounting for more than 90% of global trade in tropical timber and 76% of the world's tropical forests.

For more information contact: Mr. Collins Ahadome, Information Officer, itto@itto.or.jp