Peru: Traceability as a tool to raise competitiveness and improve image of timber industry

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A recent workshop on ‘Traceability as a Tool for Management and Responsible Timber Trade’, organised by Serfor attracted experts and entrepreneurs from six countries.

The aim of the workshop was to share experiences on the traceability process which consists of tracking timber from its origin, through transport and processing for export in order to improve the management of the forest industry and raise competitiveness and access in international markets.

The Serfor Executive Director said this initiative seeks to contribute to a common vision between the State and the private sector. The aim is to develop transparent mechanisms to guarantee the legal origin of timber and its products, to improving the competitiveness of companies, enhance the image of the country in international markets and improve the welfare of the people of Peru.

Experts from governmental institutions, international organisations and private companies from the United States, Chile, Guatemala, Mexico, Colombia and Bolivia discussed the forest regulations, the traceability of timber from natural and plantation forests and the importance of domestic processing and trade.

The seminar was supported by international institutions such as the World Resources Institute, German GIZ Cooperation and national institutions such as the Association of Exporters (ADEX), WWF and local businesses.

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