Consumption of tropical timber by the major consumer
countries, 1997
· Source: ITTO |
Comparison of consuption of tropical timber between
São Paulo and the main European importer countries, 1997
· Source: ITTO, Imazon for São Paulo |
Exports vs. Domestic Consumption of Amazon Timber,
1997
· Sources: Imazon and ITTO |
The Brazilian Buyers' Group of Certified Forest Products is part of
the Global Forest and Trade Network, existing in 14 countries with about
1,000 member companies
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The Buyers' Group exists since
April, 2000 and is formed now by 56 member companies, from different
sectors:
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From the objectives of the Terms of Public Commitment,
signed upon by all member companies:
· ...Supporting the independent and voluntary certification as well as
contributing to the increase of the demand for certified products with
environmental and social criteria, in particular through the principles
and criteria of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)."
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· Standards were already defined (only environmental)
· Business-led initiative, in particular by the Brazilian pulp and
paper sector.
· So far, no forest was certified based on these standards
· Ongoing discussion on whether Cerflor should become a Brazilian
certifyer accredited to FSC (same as in the SmartWood and Qualifor
cases)
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