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Yearly Archives: 2006
FSC failing to uphold indigenous peoples’ rights – WRM
The World Rainforest Movement (WRM) has accused the FSC-accredited forest certifier SGS Qualifor of closing its eyes on human rights abuses in Uganda. FSC certification has been granted to a tree-planting project in the Mount Elgon National Park, which WRM … Continue reading
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2011 International Year of Forests – UN
United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution declaring the year 2011 as the International Year of Forests. The move aims to promote sustainable management, conservation and development of forests worldwide. United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) Secretariat has been … Continue reading
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UK Government releases review of forest certification schemes; PEFC and FSC approved
The UK Government has released its review of existing forest certification schemes. The study found that the Forest Stewardship Council system (FSC), the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes (PEFC), Canadian Standards Association scheme (CSA), and North America’s … Continue reading
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Claims of log smuggling in PNG unfounded
www.illegal-logging.info, a website managed by Chatham House and funded by UK’s Department for International Development (DFID), has published an article which dispels some of the myths regarding illegal logging in Papua New Guinea. Written by Kwame Asumadu (an independent consultant … Continue reading
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FSC-Watch launched
A website aimed at scrutinising the activities of the Forest Stewardship Council was launched on 9th November 2006. FSC-Watch (www.fsc-watch.org) is run by a group of ex-FSC employees ‘who are very concerned about the constant and serious erosion of the … Continue reading
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PEFC publishes requirements for the avoidance of controversial wood
The Council of the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes (PEFC) has published a mandatory guide for the Avoidance of Controversial Sources. All PEFC-certified suppliers of forest-based products are now required to produce a signed self-declaration that none … Continue reading
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Australian government refuses NGO calls for tropical timber ban
In a draft policy paper, the Australian government has produced a list of measures it is planning to undertake to tackle the issue of illegal logging. Despite the pressure from green NGOs such as Greenpeace, the discussion paper rules out … Continue reading
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New body to promote Australian timber industry
The Australian Government has given approval to the formation of a new company to promote the timber industry. Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) will provide generic marketing and promotion of the environmental credentials of timber as well as providing … Continue reading
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Australian Treasury rejects NGO allegations against ANZ
The Australian Treasury has ruled that ANZ has no case to answer in an NGO complaint which asserted that, by having financial links to Rimbunan Hijau, ANZ is breaching various OECD Guidelines. The complaint was lodged by a consortium of … Continue reading
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Whatever it takes: Greenpeace's anti-forestry campaign in Papua New Guinea
Masalai i Tokaut and Rimbunan Hijau Watch: A political and deceptive campaign against Rimbunan Hijau
The Economic Contribution of Rimbunan Hijau's Forestry Operations in Papua New Guinea
The Economic Importance of the Forestry Industry to Papua New Guinea