ເອກະສານການ ຄົ້ນຄ້ວາ ທັນວາ 2007

The document analyzes the wood industry in Lao PDR, highlighting a significant increase in exports from 2000 to 2004 and the resulting pressure on forest resources. It details the transition from raw log exports to processed wood, the role of international certification like FSC, and the challenges of illegal logging and substandard factories. The report identifies key stakeholders and the complex interplay between national policies, ASEAN agreements, and global market demands.

• Lao PDR experienced a substantial increase in wood exports between 2000 and 2004, with export values rising from US$ 70.1 million in 2000 to US$ 144.9 million in 2004.
• The wood sector is characterized by a high reliance on raw material exports, with raw wood accounting for 74.45% of total wood exports in 2004, valued at US$ 61,311,098.
• The industry faces significant challenges from illegal logging and the proliferation of substandard factories; for instance, in 2001, 1,269 sawmills were recorded, but many were found to be substandard.
• International certification schemes, specifically the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), are identified as tools to improve legality and sustainability, though their adoption in Lao PDR remains limited.
• Trade policies are influenced by ASEAN agreements, including the goal of eliminating tariffs on wood products by 2010.

APA

International Institute for Sustainable Development (2007). ເອກະສານການ ຄົ້ນຄ້ວາ ທັນວາ 2007. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/rtea_lao_wood_lo.pdf

Chicago

International Institute for Sustainable Development. ເອກະສານການ ຄົ້ນຄ້ວາ ທັນວາ 2007. 2007. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/rtea_lao_wood_lo.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{internationalinstituteforsustainabledevelopment20072007, author = {{International Institute for Sustainable Development}}, title = {{ເອກະສານການ ຄົ້ນຄ້ວາ ທັນວາ 2007}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2007}, month = dec, url = {https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/rtea_lao_wood_lo.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }