by Flegtlao | 27/Apr/2016 | News, Press Releases
In a workshop on 26 and 27 April the Technical Working Group of the Lao FLEGT process has elaborated a first draft Timber Legality Definition, in preparation for the first face to face FLEGT/VPA negotiations between Lao PDR and the European Union (EU), scheduled for... by Flegtlao | 3/Mar/2016 | News, Press Releases
The Government of Lao PDR, accompanied by the Lao wood processing industry, has highlighted its recent work on the innovative tool “Forestry Legality Compendium” for working towards improved forest governance in Laos, during the Asia-Pacific Forestry Week between 22...
by Flegtlao | 15/Dec/2015 | News, Press Releases
The Government of Lao PDR embarks on preparing for the negotiation of a Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) with the European Union in 2016, in the framework of the EU’s Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT), through a 3-day technical meeting. This is...
by Flegtlao | 6/Nov/2015 | News, Press Releases
An important milestone for promoting legal timber trade in Laos has been achieved with the finalization of the Forestry Legality Compendium. The final draft of this analysis was made available during the multi-stakeholder consultation workshop on 6 November 2015 for...
by Flegtlao | 4/Nov/2015 | News, Press Releases
Strengthening the Lao wood processing industry is part of the government’s economic strategy to ensure that more value is added to the country’s forest resources. This announcement was made by the Department of Industry and Handicraft (DOIH), Ministry of Industry and...
by Flegtlao | 20/Oct/2015 | News, Press Releases
The Department of Forestry (DOF), Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF), launched a workshop on 20 October 2015 with the Thematic Expert Group on log landing 1 to 3 related to the sustainable management of production forests throughout the country. This...
