Tropical Forest Update
Issue 31 No. 3/4
Sustainable tropical forestry: a pathway to a healthy planet
This issue of Tropical Forest Update reports on the 58th session of the International Tropical Timber Council, held in November. It also features an opinion piece on the European Union’s proposed new regulation for imported deforestation, as well as evaluations of ITTO’s work to promote sustainable tropical forestry as a pathway towards a healthier planet.
A pathway alongside a river in a tropical forest in Chiapas, Mexico.Photo: R. Carrillo/ITTO
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Editorial
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Donors announce new funds for ITTO work
by ITTO SecretariatThe International Tropical Timber Council also discussed the Organization’s policies and project portfolio and made a range of decisions. -
ITTO projects in Africa are delivering sustainable gains
by Blaser and AhiminAn evaluation of completed projects in West and Central Africa found positive impacts for forests, forest management and livelihoods as well as valuable lessons for future initiatives. -
Europe’s regulation of imported deforestation: the limits of an undifferentiated approach
by KarsentyUnless amended, draft rules to ban deforestation-tainted commodities could unfairly penalize less-developed countries. -
Protecting forests and their value from wildfire in Peru
by SobralAn ITTO-funded project has built understanding of the value of forests and the importance of preventing wildfires as well as capacity to respond to outbreaks. -
Planting materials, gene pools among top concerns at 4th World Teak Conference
by Thulasidas, Trisurat, Ma and YanuariadiGhana-hosted gathering discusses key issues for the sustainability of the high-value global teak industry. -
Market trends
by Hoang Lien Son and Ngo Sy HoaiData show Viet Nam’s wood and wood products industry becoming less reliant on imports from countries that might struggle to meet growing timber legality assurance requirements. -
Tropical and topical
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Recent editions
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Meetings
A pathway alongside a river in a tropical forest in Chiapas, Mexico.Photo: R. Carrillo/ITTO
Full edition
The ITTO Tropical Forest Update is published quarterly in English, French and Spanish.
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