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Feature article by TFT in this month's Special Edition of Timber Trades Journal
13th May 2008

May 2008:  This month's issue of the Timber Trades Journal (TTJ) is a special edition on tropical timber.  TFT was invited to contribute an article featuring an overview of tropical forestry and current trends.  In 'Race against time in the Tropics' we d... (full story)

TFT Builds new Partnership in Brazil
6th May 2008

In March 2008, TFT formalized its presence in Brazil through signing an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Institute for Conservation and Sustainable Development of Amazonas (IDESAM), a non-profit organization based in Manaus.The MOU is the foundation for a strong working relations... (full story)

RAFT Program Partners meet in Balikpapan, Indonesia
21st March 2008

March 12-14 2008: Tropical Forest Trust staff members recently participated in a 3 day workshop hosted by The Nature Conservancy in Balikpapan, Indonesia. TFT is a partner in TNC’s RAFT (Responsible Asia Forestry and Trade) Program, a 3 year pro... (full story)

TFT member tops Greenpeace N.Z. Survey
29th February 2008

TFT member ‘The Warehouse' has topped the Greenpeace New Zealand "Forest Friendly Purchasing Guide".    This new product sourcing survey and report was undertaken by Greenpeace New Zealand together with the Indonesia Human Rights Committee, looking into outdoor ... (full story)

Timber Trade Action Plan and Tropical Forest Trust extend program to South America!
15th February 2008

February 2008: Responding to the astounding rates of deforestation and wide-spread illegal logging throughout the Amazon Basin, this month marks the beginning for TFT and TTAP in South Amercia.  Our initial work in Brazil will follow TFT and TTAP's proven approach develo... (full story)

Milieudefensie report calls for action as Europe drives forest destruction
14th February 2008

A new report has been issued based on an investigation by Greenpeace and Milieudefensie/ Friends of the Earth Netherlands on the use of Merbau timber for floors and exterior doors in Europe and the related illegal trade. The investigation focused on the Merbau trade into the Netherlan... (full story)

NEW Report: TFT and Partners develop model for Commercial Community Forestry in Cambodia
6th February 2008

February 2008:   Tropical Forest Trust (TFT), working in cooperation with the Forest Administration (FA) of the Cambodian government and the Wildlife Conservation Society Cambodia Program (WCS), has developed a model of Commercial Community Forestry (CCF) to promote the goals of sustain... (full story)

FSC Certified Community Forest & TFT project in the Spotlight!
25th January 2008

January 2008: People around the world can have a glimpse into the sustainable forestry being practiced by the community cooperative, KHJL, in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.  The short film (6 minutes), produced by HandCrafted (UK) and Gekko Studios (Indonesia), with funding from the UK Depar... (full story)

Frank Hudson Joins TFT
25th January 2008

Family owned furniture makers, Frank Hudson, are leading the way for UK indoor furniture by joining the TFT.The High Wycombe company is the first UK furniture maker to join the Tropical Forest Trust in a scheme which lets retailers and consumers see at a glance that only t... (full story)

Demand for FSC Doors is on the rise in the UK!
18th January 2008

January 2008: Tropical Forest Trust (TFT) is noting a steady growth in demand for doors made from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified wood, throughout the UK construction industry.TFT believes this growth may be due to current government initiatives such as Gordon Brown's recent... (full story)