Publications
Timber Traceability: A Diagnostic Tool for Practitioners and Policymakers
Timber Traceability: A Management Tool for Governments — Case Studies from Latin America
Independent Forest Monitoring in the Congo Basin: Taking Stock and Thinking Ahead
This paper discusses the key challenges faced by independent forest monitoring (IFM) organizations in the Congo Basin and proposes recommendations for practitioners, policymakers, NGOs, and donors to improve the efficiency of IFM in the region, expand the model geographically, and move it beyond timber.
Observation indépendante des forêts dans le Bassin du Congo : Bilan et perspectives
Cette étude identifie les principaux défis auxquels sont confrontées les organisations pratiquant l'OIF et propose des recommandations aux professionnels, aux décideurs, aux ONG et aux bailleurs afin d'améliorer l'efficacité de l'OIF dans la région, d'étendre géographiquement le modèle et de le faire évoluer au-delà du bois.
World Forest ID Brochure
Much of what we buy is made from land that should not have been deforested. This is largely because the methods we use to verify where a product comes from are paper-based and open to fraudulent activity. World Forest ID has developed a way to overcome this problem by using scientific analyses to test a product’s origin based on its physical properties.
Open Timber Portal Brochure
This brochure provides key information about the Open Timber Portal, such as details on how the platform works, who the platform is intended for and why it is an important tool.
Ending Tropical Deforestation: Assessing the Timber Legality Strategy in Tackling Deforestation
Illegal logging causes forest degradation and serves as a catalyst for deforestation. Tackling illegal logging is therefore a foundation for conserving forests and biodiversity, reducing emissions from the forest sector, and sustainably managing production forestry. The extent of corrupt and illegal activities in the forest sector is difficult to document, making it difficult to monitor progress.