How to Get Involved - Government
The EU is one of the world's major wood consumers, and with an annual import of close to 200 million cubic meters of timber, the EU has a major responsibility to ensure that its wood consumption does not lead to illegal exploitation and destruction of forests. The timber is imported from all parts of the world, including Russia, Eastern European countries and many tropical countries, where illegal logging is a serious threat to the forests.
Just Forests believes that the Irish government has a special responsibility in ensuring that timber and wood-based products used in their public institutions has been sourced legally and sustainably. Ireland participated in this WWF initiative for the first time in 2007.
The WWF Government Barometer presented on this website puts focus on government action against illegal logging, including their actions with regard to responsible public procurement of wood. Please contact your local politicians and ask them to insist that the Irish Government supports the WWF Scorecard Initiative.
What EU countries and NON EU countries have a timber policy? June 5th 2008
Central Point for Expertise on Timber procurement -CPET
CPET - the UK Government's Timber Procurement Policy -August 2008
Irish Woodworkers for Africa Ltd, is a 'company limited by guarantee' trading as Just Forests.
Irish Charity No: CHY 10686
