New Zealand plans a system to ensure legal timber imports, combating illegal logging globally.

New Zealand is developing a legal harvest assurance system to fight illegal timber trade, aiming to ensure timber imports meet legal standards and support global efforts against illegal logging. The system will streamline exporters' compliance with global market requirements and strengthen supply chains. Consultation on its details is open until February 26, 2025, with full implementation set for August 2027.

November 28, 2024
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