VPA FLEGT Information Newsletter N° 9 - EN (Dec 2013 - Jan 2014)
It is becoming apparent that 2014 will be a critical year for the forest community.Legislative reform at the Ministry of Forest Economy and Sustainable Development (MEFDD) continues with the revision of the Forest Law and the development of related forest policy.The revised forest policy is due to be finalised by the end of March and the revision of the Forest Law is expected to be presented in May.The first forest management plans for the south of the country are scheduled to be drafted during 2014. The 2014 Independent Observer Roadmap has been unveiled.China is said that it is committed to helping combat illegal logging.For example, during the second half of the year, it intends to update its guide for Chinese companies conducting forestry operations abroad.
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