Search Results: 'International Tropical Timber Organisation'

Malaysia launches sustainable management course
18 October, 2006
A post graduate diploma in applied science (sustainable tropical forestry management) has been launched at the Sarawak Timber Association's headquarters.

China's tropical timber demand will rise, says ITTO
18 October, 2006
China needs an extra 5 million m3 of tropical timber a year by 2010 to keep pace with demand from its timber and wood product industries, according to a market report.

African opportunities
07 October, 2006
The Kyoto Protocol could present opportunities for Africa's forest industry, workshop delegates have heard in Ghana.

India reveals sustainable forestry projects
02 October, 2006
Four new sustainable forestry projects have been unveiled in India.

FEBO holds first international conference
08 September, 2006
The European Timber Trade Association (FEBO) has held its first International Congress, titled Timber and the Environment, in Basel.

Papua New Guinea timber tax investigation
26 July, 2006
The Australian government is examining claims that timber exporters are involved in a tax scam costing Papua New Guinea (PNG) about A$100m a year.

Ghanaian timber exports rise
17 June, 2006
The number of Ghanaian timber export permits issued grew by 9% to 1,879 during the first quarter.

Malaysian plywood prices hit a high
10 June, 2006
Plywood prices in Malaysia hit an eight-year high in May.

Tropical Forest Trust achieves UK charity status
15 May, 2006
The Tropical Forest Trust has been granted UK charity status and believes it will help it increase membership and support.

Tropical forest investment forum
23 February, 2006

Amazonian effort
18 February, 2006
Finnforest has been involved in the development of sustainable forestry in Brazil. Finnforest UK communications manager Peter Tong reports

10-year tropical forest pact signed
06 February, 2006

PEFC calls for phased approach
23 January, 2006