by Flegtlao | 26/Jul/2016 | News, Press Releases, Workshop
Key parts of the timber legality definition have been drafted to help ensure good forest governance in Laos, under the recent initiative led by the Government of Lao PDR and other stakeholders involved in the Lao EU-FLEGT Process (Forest Law Enforcement Governance and...
by Flegtlao | 12/Jul/2016 | News, Press Releases, Workshop
A remarkable outcome has been witnessed after the Prime Minister of Lao PDR has issued the Order No. 15 On “Strengthening Strictness of Timber Harvest Management and Inspection, Timber Transport and Business” in the battle to clamp down on the notorious illegal trade...
by Flegtlao | 27/Jun/2016 | News, Press Releases
The representatives from the Government of Lao PDR, private sector and civil society organisation have highlighted the recent achievements towards improved forest governance in Laos, under the Lao EU-FLEGT process (Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade), during...
by Flegtlao | 31/May/2016 | News, Press Releases
The Lao wood processing industry will soon be able to increase their profits and yield, as small diameter logs and lesser known timber species can be used for the production of high value-added wood panels. A prefeasibility study for a pilot production plant for such...
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...