World Wildlife Fund

Global Forest & Trade Network

Washington, DC 20037

USA

Website:

http://www.gftn.panda.org

Phone:(202) 495-4693

Illegal Logging Soars During Pandemic, Up 150% in March

Illegal deforestation around the globe surged 150% in March, as countries around the world were on lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study by the World Wildlife Fund.

Brazilian President Blames Leonardo DiCaprio for Amazon Fires

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has accused actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio of financing fires that have been raging through the Amazon Rainforest recently, according to The New York Times.

HF Briefs: Jobs Available; Wholesaler for Sale

The World Wildlife Fund is hiring two senior program officers for its Global Forest & Trade Network and Forest Sector Transformation programs. See the HF Classifieds for more information.

HF Briefs: Sales Rep Wanted; CITES Panel at World of Wood

A wholesale distributor is looking for a sales representative in the greater Sacramento, Calif., territory. See the HF Classifieds for more information.

HF Briefs: Importer Position Wanted; WWF Sourcing Roundtable

A hardwood flooring sales, installation and sand and finish professional with 15 years of experience is looking for a position with an importer active in Russia and Ukraine. See the HF Classifieds for more information.

HF Briefs: Download NWFA/WWF Webinar; Home Depot Dividend

The NWFA and World Wildlife Fund hosted a webinar on responsible sourcing from the Russian Far East this month. The presentation was recorded and can be accessed online here.

NWFA, WWF Renew Collaborative Mission, Announce Expo Event

The National Wood Flooring Association and World Wildlife Fund have renewed their partnership to forward the goal of environmental sustainability in the wood products industry.

WWF Hosts Free Online Credited Course On Wood Sourcing

The World Wildlife Fund's Global Forest & Trade Network is hosting an online course through AECDaily.com on "Responsible Wood Sourcing."

HF Briefs: Panama Roundtable, Armstrong Adds Elite Dealer

Armstrong World Industries (Lancaster, Pa.) added ProSource of Buffalo to its Elite Dealer program. Prosource of Buffalo is one of 135 showrooms that provide professional trade members wholesale prices. Elite Dealers go through extensive training to specialize in Armstrong products and installation.

Guest WWF Blog: Big Challenges, Greater Opportunities, Part 1

So as a break from all the EPA stuff I've offered up over the last couple of months, I thought I'd ask a good friend of mine, Linda Walker of the World Wildlife Fund's excellent Global Forest & Trade Network-North America (GFTN-NA) program, to jump in for me. This week, she'll talk about the findings of WWF's most recent Living Forests Report on forest products, and the overwhelming task of meeting the world's rising demand while conserving Earth's biodiversity.

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