Forestwatch Issue 6

Platform debates
1. The EU finances the Cameroonian Independent Forest Observer
2. Update from Indonesia
3. FLEGT - In process
4. Renewed Cotonou Agreement
5. The EC needs to reinforece support to its delegations

New policies from the EU
6. EC Development Policy Statement on its way
7. EU financial framework 2007-2013 discussion continues
8. Uncertain future for the Environment and Forest budget line

News from around the World
9. Illegal timber shipment from the Amazon blocked in Portugal
10. Sarayacu asks oil company CGC to leave Ecuador

Resources
11. Understanding EU intricacies: new briefings and publications
12. What is the EC Forest Platform ?