The GFTN DVD: Solutions for Committed Companies
This 1-hour, 12-chapter video is an engaging way to learn about responsible forestry and trade in action. Download the chapters
The Global Forest and Trade Network (GFTN)
GFTN Resources
The GFTN is a 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.
GFTN Participants...
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...have annual forest products sales |
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...are engaged in 174 trading deals with |
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...manage over 25.2 million hectares |
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...buy or sell in excess of 229 million m3 |
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...employ over 2.7 million people globally |
figures current as of April 2008
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GFTN Quarterly Newsletter, Spring 2008
Learn about th launch of GFTN new global strategies for the next four years; discover how the GFTN is helping to empower indigenous communities in Latin America through community forestry projects; what the Congolese government has to do with the forests of Spain; the impact that a single participant can have on the state of the world’s forests; how GFTN market links and inquiries work and the influence these have on the global forest products market; as well as the latest science news and on the ground information about responsible forest management trade and credible certification.
» Read moreMajor Manufacturers Commit to Responsibly Source Forest Products
WASHINGTON – Procter & Gamble and Domtar Corporation have joined the North America Forest & Trade Network (NAFTN), World Wildlife Fund (WWF) announced today. NAFTN is the North American arm of the Global Forest & Trade Network, WWF's initiative to eliminate illegal logging and improve the management of valuable and threatened forests. » Read more
02 Apr 2008
WWF Bolivia receives recognition for its contribution to the forest sector
The National Forestry Chamber awards WWF Bolivia
Santa Cruz, Bolivia - On March 28th, WWF Bolivia, the conservation organization, was awarded a special recognition on behalf of the Bolivian Forestry Chamber for its contribution to the forest sector. The award was received by WWF Bolivia’s Country Representative, Mr. Roger Landivar, during the swearing in ceremony of the Forestry Chamber's Board of Directors during the fourth Wood Industry Business Roundtable, of which WWF and its GFTN (Global Forest and Trade Network) also took part, with the participation of over 30 international GFTN member businessmen. » Read more
