This report presents a series of recommendations for the institutions of the European Union (EU), and for the governments of the EU member states, on means to control the import of illegally sourced timber and wood products into...
26/07/2002
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This executive summary is of an examination of French law relevant to illegal wood imports into France which includes recommendations for the effective implementation of the FLEGT Action Plan (in French).
The ‘impossible dream’ of reversing the forest crisis is the inspiration behind FERN’s mission. By the end of 2002 FERN’s team had tackled an ambitious work programme that included researching forest policy and practice, informing EU politicians and officials on the need for change, illustrating arguments with practical examples and – last but not least – acting as a facilitator for people and organisations from the South and East who want to present their cases to the EU institutions...
20/06/2002
An independent review and recommendations for action
12/03/2002