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GFTN-India is a part of the global alliance, established with the objective of promoting and facilitating environmentally, economically and socially sound forest conservation and management practices in India.

With the growth in demand and trade of forest products, the fragile forest resources continue to remain at risk. GFTN-India aims to raise awareness and promote environmentally responsible production, consumption, trade and procurement policies and practices in forest goods and services while fostering a socio-cultural environment that demands mainstreaming of sustainable forestry into business practices. GFTN-India reflects WWF-India’s commitment towards sustainable forest management and minimizing forest footprint.

The GFTN is WWF’s initiative to eliminate illegal logging and improve the management of valuable and threatened forests. By facilitating trade links between companies committed to achieving and supporting responsible forestry, the GFTN creates market conditions that help conserve the world’s forests while providing economic and social benefits for the businesses and people that depend on them.

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Market Leaders Making a Difference

The United Kingdom (UK) is a long-time leader in responsible procurement, with many companies implementing responsible purchasing policies and encouraging their business partners to do the same. UK companies have faced scrutiny on their supply chains for timber and fibre products for many years and operate in a demanding environment where stakeholders, such as Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), government, and especially consumers demand high standards and rigour in dealing with the issues. Companies that want to transition to responsible product lines often find their intentions met with a limited understanding of the complexities of environmental issues involved. Similarly, these businesses are often unaware of the resources available to them during the process of developing and implementing responsible purchasing criteria and policies.

Posted on 18 March 2010 | 0 comments | Read more

Driving Responsible Forest Management in the Congo Basin

For many years the concept of responsible forest management in the Congo Basin was considered a pipedream, but the work of WWF’s Global Forest & Trade Network (GFTN), is beginning to transform this dream into reality. The words “Congo Basin” often conjure images of extensive tropical forests, indigenous people, vast watersheds and vibrant biodiversity together with poverty, war and a wealth of natural resources. This area of stark contrasts is distinguished by vast natural resources, yet the majority of the population lives in deep poverty. All too often the need for economic development has caused the exploitation of natural resources in areas with high levels of biodiversity, which threatens ecological stability and diminishes the sustainability of long-term resources.

Posted on 18 March 2010 | 0 comments | Read more

Building Bridges Across Russia’s Borders

Russian Federation forests are important areas for biodiversity conservation, subsistence survival and economic development. Representing 20 per cent of the world’s forests, Russia’s boreal forests serve as a crucial habitat for a variety of plants and animals, including Amur Tigers and Leopards and Himalayan and brown bears. Russia’s forests contain numerous edible and medicinal plants, including wild berries, Siberian pine nuts, wild ginseng and other medicinal herbs and mushrooms—providing natural resources for several indigenous populations. Yet even with its value, illegal and unsustainable logging continues to threaten this pristine region.

Posted on 18 March 2010 | 0 comments | Read more

FSC Certificate Presentation to Muling by SmartWood

Certified Chinese Forest Surpasses 1 Million Hectare Milestone

GFTN-China reached a significant milestone in promoting responsible forest management at the close of 2008, when over one million ha of forests managed by GFTN-China Forest Participants achieved credible certification from the Forest Stewardship Council. This is a landmark achievement, not only for GFTN-China, but also for the GFTN globally, as China will have a formative influence on the global marketplace through its commitment to achieving forestry development goals within the ecological limits of one planet.

Posted on 17 March 2010 | 0 comments | Read more

Brazil forest

Lower Impacts, Lower Costs: Reduced Impact Logging in Brazil

Deforestation rates have been declining in the Brazilian Amazon over recent years; however, a worrisome reversal happened between August 2007 and July 2008, when approximately 1.2 million hectares of Brazilian rainforest were destroyed. This loss resulted in a diminished capacity for ecosystem services such as climate regulation, carbon stock retention and soil protection. Moreover, much of the timber coming from this region is thought to be illegally or irresponsibly harvested, underscoring the need to develop improved forest management in the region.

Posted on 17 March 2010 | 0 comments | Read more

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