GFTN-INDONESIA KALEIDOSCOPE 2008
In 2009, GFTN-Indonesia will be entering its 6th year. WWF initiative for forest management, GFTN, has reached significant numbers in the world. Indonesia itself has donated 467,700 hectares of certified forest. Now, GFTN-Indonesia has 33 members and 24 trade participants, and 9 forest participnats. In the future, this program will continually support companies, forest participants (HPH) and other related parties in Indonesia which have great commitment in reponsible forest management and facilitate trade network by focusing on economy, socio-culture, and environmental approach.
The 2008 Caleidoskop concludes numbers of GFTN-Indonesia activities and achievements and the latest news from International GFTN in year round 2008. For instance Jaya Trasindo, Ltd.(JRT) signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with WWF through GFTN-Indonesia program in Trade Highlights coloumn. Moreover Forest Participant Highlights coloumn informs about Sari Bumi Kusuma,Ltd (SBK) receiving FSC international certification. Wal-Mart Strores, Inc. joining GFTN, the launching of GFTN-IBeri and GFTN-India are highlighted in the GFTN International News coloumn.