A new market research report BRIC Forest Products is an industry guide with qualitative and quantitative information including market size, value and volume and forecast to 2017. Source: SB Wire
The EU has signed the Collaboration Agreement on a Voluntary Partnership Agreement on Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade (FLEGT-VPA). Source: Indonesian Ministry of Forestry
Innovation in Canada's forest products sector is receiving international acclaim as a Montreal researcher is being presented a prestigious award at an event in Stockholm Sweden for his work. Source: CNW
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the Wood and Laminate Floorcoverings Market Report - UK 2013-2017 Analysis 7th Edition report to its list. Source: AZoBuild.com
Some developers are seeking alternative construction methods because of a shortage in brick supplies across the UK according to a house builder. Source: Inside Housing UK
Large trading companies and DIY stores in Japan are buying huge amounts of timber from companies in Malaysia linked with systematic illegal deforestation, widespread human rights abuses and rampant corruption. Source: Sourceable
The Forestry Ministry is confident that the export of forestry products to the European Union (EU) will grow up to 20% with the signing of an agreement between Indonesia and the union by the end of the month. Source: The Jakarta Post