A tracking system is being introduced by Papua New Guinea’s Forest
Industries Association to detect any timber exports from illegal
logging. A Swiss company, which already works for the government, will
carry out the checks.
Accusations that illegally logged wood is shipped out through Port
Moresby have been made regularly. The association hopes the new system
will clean up the industry’s image.
The association’s policy has been welcomed by the Australian Timber
Importers’ Federation and also by Senator Eric Abetz, Australia’s
fisheries, forestry and conservation minister.
