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Official switch on for Ghana online wood tracking
The Ghana Electronic Wood Tracking System (GWTS), described as a ‘sub-component’ of the country’s timber legality assurance system, has officially entered full operation. Announcement of the switch on was made by Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Samuel Abdulai...
Official switch on for Ghana online wood tracking
The Ghana Electronic Wood Tracking System (GWTS), described as a ‘sub-component’ of the country’s timber legality assurance system, has officially entered full operation. Announcement of the switch on was made by Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Samuel Abdulai...
EUTR and EU FLEGT stay in UK law post-Brexit
The UK is pledged to incorporate the EU Timber Regulation and EU FLEGT and FLEGT licensing rules...
Should EUTR broaden scope – yes or no?
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the contentious issue of whether the...
Nordic countries put spotlight on Chinese imports in EUTR
EUTR authorities in Nordic and Baltic countries are involved in a collaborative project to assess...
Beyond legality: The social, environmental and economic benefits of FLEGT-licensed timber
The question whether FLEGT-licensed timber should be considered “a step backwards” compared to...
Vietnam prepares for VPA implementation
Vietnamese VPA expected to create positive regional dynamics IMM spoke with Edwin Shanks, VPA...