Luthiers for the conservation of national forests: producing guitars with legally sourced timber

Over 100 000 guitars are produced every year in Santander, Colombia, representing over 70 percent of the country’s total annual guitar production. The production of musical instruments contributes to both the national economy and the preservation of cultural heritage through music and the art of lutherie. Local luthiers, however, face obstacles in legal operation due to scarce legal timber supplies, limited awareness of regulations in place, and a lack of skills to comply with them. 

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