Timber Trade Federation: FLEGT

Sustainable management of soil not only affects #forest productivity, but also impacts soil's ability as a #carbon sink. Mulch is the perfect organic material to suppress weeds, conserve moisture and return nutrients back to the soil. @MajorEquipment #FLEGT #SoilHealth #SDG15🇬🇭

This beautiful two-storey, four-bedroom house is assembled with exceptional craftsmanship. It showcases natural materials, especially timber, which is at the heart of the project. Further information bit.ly/3KexSUU Winner of Private Buildings @woodawards 2021.

Great News: the Government of Ghana has approved the conversion of extant timber concessions and permits into timber utilization contracts. This is a big win for all CSOs working on the FLEGT-VPA in 🇬🇭 @Fern_NGO @EuropeInGhana @FAOGhana @ForestWatchGh @ndfwestafrica @TTF_FLEGT

"Forests and sustainable production and consumption" is the theme of this years #IntlForestDay, emphasising the importance of ALL types of forests. Choose sustainable wood for people and planet. #FLEGT-VPA🇬🇭🇬🇧#Coppicing >#timber #reforestation #BetterWithForests #SDG12

Both of these photo's were taken in our plantation. Sustainably growing #timber should be balanced with other considerations: protecting biodiversity, caring for soils, increasing #carbon storage, whilst respecting #people and #nature. #SoilHealth #GrowingGhana #Teak #SDG15🇬🇭🇬🇧

#InternationalWomensDay2022 reminds us that we must do more to strengthen diversity. If we choose to represent ourselves as having the most #sustainable building material, we should match it with the most sustainable business practices in the #constructionindustry. #timber

@GlobalCanopy @UKParliament @AnnaMcMorrin @nikimardas @Jcblackman @Global_Witness @WWFLeadFood @sizeofwales @WWF_UK_Politics Will there be a recording of this afterwards?

Looking forward to today’s APPG on Global Deforestation launch @UKParliament with Co-Chairs @AnnaMcMorrin & Chris Grayling, Environment Secretary, George Eustice &: @nikimardas - @globalcanopy @Jcblackman - @Global_Witness @WWFLeadFood - João Campari #GlobalDeforestationAPPG

Find out more about the World of Wood Festival which told the story of how global forests & the wood products cycle is helping to avert climate change, decarbonising construction, and supporting social, environmental and economic growth through governance in developing countries.

@ForestWatchGh @CivicResponse @TropenbosGhana @SYNDGhana @EuropeInGhana @ecocareghana @mlnrgovgh @ndfwestafrica @KasaInitiative @UKinGhana It will be great to see how these strategic meetings progress and the role of the #FACT Dialogue moving forward!

Consultant for Forest, Agriculture and Commodity Trade( #FACT) Dialogue in Ghana, Elijah Danso, was at the FWG strategic meeting yesterday seeking input from FWG. Today, #FACT has been identified as one of the international environmental issues #FWG must keep an eye on. #COP26

One of our clients stated that he did not want to be the one who used the last primary forest #Teak tree. Plantation Teak (grown on degraded former forestland) can sustainably generate quality #timber, meeting the growing demand for legal tropical hardwood. #GreenGhana #FLEGT🇬🇭

Happening Now: A 3-day Forest Watch Ghana strategic retreat. The agenda includes reviewing the 2021 workplan, developing a 2022 workplan as well as identifying emerging advocacy issues and strategies for 2022. #TogetherForOurPlanet #forests

“Ghana is still on course to be the first country in Africa to issue timber legality licenses (#FLEGT )” said EU Ambassador @IrchadR during a courtesy visit today to the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, @SamuelAJinapor.

Taking pride in creating a healthy, carbon-sequestering environment that generates #jobs, #timber, and #income in a sustainable manner. Working with local people encourages successful, long-term outcomes for our reforestation project. #GrowGhana #SoilHealth #FLEGT-VPA #SDG15🇬🇭

To better understand the climate threats posed to companies and the landscapes where they operate, #commodity companies should conduct and publish climate risk assessments. Latest data from SPOTT indicates a lack of industry preparedness for #ClimateChange spott.org

A helpful comparison of #deforestation regulations by @FLEGTIMM - looking at the role of due diligence, #FLEGT, forest partnerships, the #UKTR/#EUTR and more.

Do you want to learn more about the key concepts and steps of forest and landscape restoration? Enrol in a free @FAO #elearning course! bit.ly/3jgYcC4 #GenerationRestoration

A great paper by @Fern_NGO 🙌 It lays out steps to maximise the outcomes of a sustainable future for palm oil for the EU-Indonesia FTA drawing on elements from the Voluntary Partnership Agreements of the EU's #FLEGT Action Plan - including improved governance & law enforcement.

Sustainability sits at the heart of modern forest design. Modern foresters work hard to nurture native wildlife and plants, whilst maintaining a constant supply of timber. #WOWF #trees #sustainability #green wowf.uk/woodenvironment