Japan Forestry Mechanisation society supports new digital timber marketplace as Japan expands Cedar and Cypress harvesting

Japan launches an online timber marketplace for cedar and cypress smallholders as plantation harvesting and reforestation efforts increase nationwide.

International Tropical Timber Organization brings Asia-Pacific leaders together in Kuala Lumpur to advance sustainable timber trade

ITTO convenes Asia-Pacific stakeholders in Kuala Lumpur to discuss sustainable timber trade, certification, compliance and market resilience.

Kuala Lumpur hosts Asia-Pacific workshop to strengthen CITES Compliance for timber trade

Asia-Pacific officials gather in Kuala Lumpur for ITTO training on CITES non-detriment findings to support sustainable and legal timber trade.

Middle East conflict disrupts UK timber supply chains and shipping routes

The Middle East conflict disrupts global trade, with significant implications for the UK timber industry, including shipping delays, energy costs,…

Vietnam strengthens sustainable timber trade with key milestones in forest protection

Vietnam boosts sustainable timber trade, training officers, and companies to ensure legal, responsible sourcing, protecting forests and enhancing market access.

Ghana sets new standard for sustainable timber trade

Ghana becomes the first African nation to receive a FLEGT timber licence, boosting sustainable forestry while raising concerns over the…

Austrian sawmill industry faces challenges amid EU deforestation regulation

The Austrian sawmill and timber trade industries warn of the EU Deforestation Regulation’s negative impact on production, exports, and competitiveness.

ITTO and FAO strengthen Latin American timber trade reporting

ITTO and FAO host a workshop to improve tropical timber trade statistics across 13 Latin American countries, boosting sustainable forest…

GTI reports decline in tropical timber production

Tropical timber production and operations declined in January according to the latest report of the Global Timber Index (GTI).

Danzer UK scores high in WWF analysis and boosts UK timber trade

One of the world’s largest producers of decorative hardwood, Danzer UK achieves highest points in the Timber Scorecard, and Timber…