In a partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brazil) and the Brazilian Embassies in Germany, Belgium and France, the Brazilian Forest Service (SFB) delivered a series of lectures in Cologne, Brussels and Paris to provide information on forest concessions and the monitoring system in Brazil.
This event was in conjunction with Brazil’s participation in the 15th Branchentag Holz Timber Trade Fair organised by the German Wood Trade Association (GD-Holz).
The Forest Concession Manager of SFB explained in detail how forest concessions in federal public forests are allocated and monitored. The manager presented a video on forest concessions and the chain of custody system which allows identification of the exact location where each log was harvested.
Success in the promotion of Brazilian forest products in international markets depends on disclosure of clear technical information and on timber tracking and legality. This type of event which provided technical information is important in building credibility and confidence on the part of importers in Europe.