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After a recent round of meetings Guyanese stakeholders are now more familiar with the VPA and Guyana's progress to date. Participation at these meetings included representatives from the industry, civil society, indigenous communities and government agencies and focussed on capacity building and the establishment of an effective communication system for the VPA process...
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Sawnwood exports were active and attractive prices were earned on the export market. Undressed greenheart (Prime quality) commanded a price as high as US$1,338 per cubic metre FOB and was shipped to buyers in the Middle East and Oceania
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During the period reviewed there were no shipments of greenheart logs but purpleheart logs were exported and at moderately attractive prices. Standard Sawmills quality purpleheart logs were priced at US$300 per cubic metre FOB. Mora logs were sold for a fair price to international buyers with mora Standard Sawmill quality logs fetching US$150 per cubic metre FOB. Fair Sawmill quality mora attracted an FOB price of US$140 while Small Sawmill quality mora logs were traded at US$130 per cubic metre FOB.
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The German Development Bank (KFW) is going financially to contribute in the implementation of a sustainable forest management programme to improve competitiveness of the Peruvian forestry sector...
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Only greenheart and mora logs were exported in the period reviewed, there was no export of purpleheart logs. Greenheart log FOB prices were fair on the market with Standard Sawmill Quality priced at an average of US$ 140 per cu.m, Fair Sawmill Quality US$130per cu.m and Small Sawmill Quality US$120 per cu.m...
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There were no exports of the main commercial species in the period under review. However the wamara (Swartzia leiocalycina) logs made an impact on the export market attracting favourable prices as much as US$160 per cubic metre in Asian markets. Sawnwood exports continued and both Undressed (rough sawn) Dressed categories were traded...
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Sawnwood export demand was positive and exports were made at favourable prices. Exports of Undressed greenheart made a solid contribution to total export earnings. In the select category top end FOB prices for Undressed greenheart fell from US$1,835 to US$1,166 per cubic metre
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In the last two weeks of August there were no exports of greenheart and purpleheart logs. However, mora logs were traded and secured better prices in the international markets for all categories. The top end prices for Standard quality was US$160 per cu.m FOB, Fair quality mora logs earned US$140 per cu.m FOB and Small quality prices were US$130 per cu.m FOB. Guyana’s log export market continues to be supported by the Asian market...
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Exports of veneer and plywood up to April 2013 were US$5.6 million FOB compared to the US$7.2 million in the same period in 2012 representing a 23% drop. The US is the main market for veneer and plywood exports and this market accounted for 62 % of all exports of these products.
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Good prices secured for sawn greenheart and purpleheart Sawn Undressed greenheart (select) top end FOB prices increased from US$1,060 to US$1,230 per cubic metre and greenheart (merchantable) export prices were also favourable at US$636 per cubic metre FOB. The main markets for this prime timber were Caribbean nations, Europe and North America. Undressed purpleheart (select) FOB prices moved up and the best price secured was US$1,100 per cubic metre FOB. The main markets for undressed purpleheart include North America and the Oceania countries.
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The much awaited forest concession Atlas which identifies forest cover loss due to various practices has been launched by the National Forest Supervisory and Wildlife Resources Service (OSINFOR). This Atlas provides a tool to assess and therefore plan prevention of misuse of the natural forest.
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Export prices for sawn Dressed greenheart were good and the top end price increased from US$1,060 to US$1,166 per cubic metre FOB in the Caribbean market.
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A National Economic Forum, scheduled from August 14 to August 15 and hosted by the National Competitiveness Strategy Unit (NSCU) will discuss issues relevant to the theme “Promoting economic growth and development through innovation, diversification and partnership”...
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Expo Amazonica 2013 will be held from 10th to 31st August this year in the city of Iquitos and is expected to generate business worth around US$15 million for businesses in the Amazon region of the country. The purpose of the event is to promote private investment and business development in the Amazon region and wood products feature prominently in the expo.
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In the first week of June a wide range of stakeholders met to discuss the future of Loreto after reviewing the findings of a study "Sustainable Loreto to 2021" prepared by researcher Marc Dourojeanni.
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Sawnwood exports made a fair contribution to total export earnings and FOB prices have been encouraging prices during the past weeks. Undressed greenheart (Select category) top end FOB prices dipped from US$1,357 to US$ 1,060 per cubic metre. During the period of this report FOB prices for Undressed greenheart (Sound category) earned a top end price of US$806 per cubic metre while Undressed greenheart (Merchantable category) FOB prices moved up from US$551 to US$594 per cubic metre.
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Gustavo Suarez de Freitas, a forestry expert has reported that most of the deforestation in the country is the result of a deliberate change in land use from forest to agriculture.
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Splitwood (shingles) continues to attract favourable prices on the export market in the region of US$955 per cubic metre FOB with the Caribbean the primary market.
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For almost a month there has been no export of greenheart logs however, purpleheart logs were exported in both Standard and Fair sawmill qualities...
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The Disney Company has reportedly purchased US$3.5 billion in carbon credits generated by the Alto Mayo Protected Forest (San Martin), home to 23 species of flora and fauna in danger of extinction...
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