29 June 2007
Snow and ice on the roads and airport runway that prevented attendance by many delegates forced the New Zealand Timber Industry Federation (NZTIF) to postpone its business conference in Queenstown.
More than 90 delegates were registered for the 22 June conference, which has now been re-scheduled for late October.
“We are hopeful that all listed speakers will be available for the next conference,” a NZTIF spokesman said.
Sydney Workshop On Illegal Logging
The head of corporate social responsibility at the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) in the UK Andy Roby will give a global perspective on illegal logging issues at an Australian Timber Industry Federation (ATIF) workshop in Sydney on 26 June.
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) will present and overview of the Government’s illegal logging policy, focusing on proposed domestic measures, and the ATIF will outline policies and procedures on establishing the legality of members’ supplies.
The most recent report by the TTF shows 56% of wood and wood products imported into the UK are certified, but demand for certified timber is only 10%.
“It is encouraging to see wood and wood products certified to one of the five main certification schemes taking such a significant market share,” TTF chief executive John White commented.
“It demonstrates that the wood industry is taking a significant lead in promoting the use of legal and sustainable wood. However, the report demonstrates that our customers need to be more explicit about their requirements for certified wood and wood products. It is customer demand that will really pull certified wood through the supply chain.”
Workshop inquiries can be directed to (02) 9277 3199.
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