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AROUND THE WORLD
Deforestation is a global issue, and it needs global action. In the Around the World column, we keep you informed on how producing and consuming countries around the world tackle and cooperate to protect our forest and promote sustainable trade.
In this issue, we feature an infographic breaking down the key messages of the new EU regulation on Deforestation-free products.
Let’s dive in!
ECO THAILAND
As an important agricultural country, supplying raw and processing materials to the international market, Thailand plays a crucial role in preventing agricultural-driven forest loss. Take a look at how Thailand combats deforestation and fosters a bio-circular green economy in the Eco Thailand column.
This issue features an infographic introducing the Thai Timber Legality Assurance System (THA-TLAS). This system will enhance the verification and certification capacity of the Thai timber license, ensuring timber traceability through the supply chain.
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GREEN TRAIL
Sustainable supply chain management is becoming a business norm. In Green Trail, we interview Thai operators from various sectors to ask about the industry transition into a green supply chain ensuring traceability, legal compliance and safe to the environment and society.
Members of the Thai Timber Association and the Sawmill Association talked readiness of the Thai timber industry for the new EU regulation, Deforestation-free products, and possible impacts on other commodities. Read more
PERSPECTIVE
An electronic system is being used in various public services, and so does in the forest sector. It has helped streamline bureaucratic work and allowed access to information.
In this video, the Royal Forest Department; Director-General, the Forest Economics Office and the Information and Communication Technology Center, talked us through their current policies and works to promote legal timber trade through electronic system.
