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The European Tropical Forest Research Network (ETFRN) plans to issue an ETFRN News on “Chainsaw milling: supplier of local markets”. Chainsaw milling is the on-site conversion of logs into lumber using chainsaws, i.e. trees are felled and cut into boards at stump using chainsaws. This technique is very often used to produce timber for the local market in tropical countries: in many countries the majority or even all lumber offered on domestic markets has been produced by means of chainsaw milling. Governments of tropical countries around the world have struggled to deal with this dynamic subsector. In some countries, chainsaw milling is a legal and regulated activity, while in others it is illegal. Regardless, in many countries, the practice flourishes and leads to ongoing conflict that threatens livelihoods. Increased efforts to control illegal logging (such as FLEGT or REDD initiatives) have added pressure to put it under control. Tropenbos International and CIFOR are now compiling an ETFRN News with a view of providing a world wide overview of the opportunities and challenges of chainsaw milling as supplier of domestic markets worldwide. The Newsletter is scheduled for publication in November 2010: it may be an excellent opportunity to showcase your work and to contribute to the discussion on (illegal) chainsaw milling and domestic timber supply. We are therefore kindly inviting colleagues and organizations involved in the theme to submit a short article (maximum 3,000 words) on their work and experiences. If you are interested to contribute, please contact as soon as possible (before May 24) Mrs. Jinke van Dam (jinkevandam@gmail.com) specifying your organization and the topic of your article. Upon reception of your e-mail we will provide further information, which includes a short instruction and general guidance on the process and any further information you may need. |
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