The International Tropical Timber Technical Association (known by its French abbreviation, ATIBT) has released Volume 1 of its User Guide for Eco-certified African Timber. A member of the FSC International economic chamber, ATIBT is a technical association engaged in the promotion of tropical timber from sustainably managed tropical forests.

As a part of ATIBT’s drive to raise awareness of eco-certified African timber, the guide offers information on certified African timber especially for the European market. The guide is intended for European users of African timber and timber industry professionals such as suppliers and distributors. It includes technical information on a variety of tropical timber species and details of the types of projects that have successfully used tropical timber. Read more…