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New Zealand Policy on Illegal Logging and Associated Trade

New Zealand Policy on Illegal Logging and Associated Trade. Agreed December 2006 Five overarching goals Six objectives. 1. Appropriate and effective mechanisms at the global level which support practical solutions to addressing illegal logging and associated trade.

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New Zealand Policy on Illegal Logging and Associated Trade

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  1. New Zealand Policy on Illegal Logging and Associated Trade

  2. Agreed December 2006 • Five overarching goals • Six objectives

  3. 1. Appropriate and effective mechanisms at the global level which support practical solutions to addressing illegal logging and associated trade. Goals: International Engagement • 2. Coordinated and effective approaches at a regional level. 3. Effective bilateral engagement, including appropriate assistance with the development of accountable governance and sustainable management of forest resources.

  4. 4. Government demonstrates a leadership role in buying legal and sustainably produced timber and wood products. Goals: Domestic Engagement 5. Awareness and action amongst New Zealand producers, suppliers and consumers.

  5. Develop bilateral arrangements that seek to address illegal logging. Objectives - International Champion the issue of illegal logging as a key focus point for international discussion and action. Increase Pacific country engagement on, and awareness of, illegal logging issues. Support regional cooperation on monitoring and tracking of timber and wood products to address illegal logging.

  6. Provide strong Government leadership through a credible and effective procurement policy that makes it mandatory for Government departments to seek legally produced timber and wood products, including paper, and where available, sustainably produced products. Objectives - Domestic Encourage stronger public and private sector awareness and action through enhanced communication; development of identification mechanisms for legal products; and increased understanding of environmental, economic and social effects of the problem.

  7. Government departments are required to seek legally sourced timber and wood products. The Government expects its agencies to take all reasonable steps to ensure products are from sustainably managed sources. Paper is included under the TWPP policy. Government departments are required to document for audit their verification of the legality of timber and timber products purchased. New Zealand Timber and Wood Products Procurement Policy

  8. Action so far…… • Economic Research • Study on Feasibility of Domestic Regulatory Approach • Website • Procurement Policy Changes • Meeting of Stakeholders • Completing International Strategy Research

  9. For more information: • www.maf.govt.nz • www.maf.govt.nz/forestry/illegal- logging • alison.watson@maf.govt.nz • neil.fraser@maf.govt.nz Research

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