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Forest & Trade Network

Tropical  moist forest, Colombia

What is the WWF-UK Forest and Trade Network?

The mission of WWF-UK's Forest and Trade Network (FTN) is to improve the management of the world's production forests by using the purchasing power and influence of UK businesses.

The FTN was founded in 1991, originally called the WWF 1995 Group, and has 40 participating companies.

Its founding members' vision was to ensure their timber and paper supplies came from well managed forests, and did not contribute to forest destruction and illegal logging practices.

Since its launch, the FTN has become widely recognised as a successful partnership between WWF and business – a partnership that promotes and progresses responsible management of the world’s forests.

Wolong Nature Reserve - Conifer forest at approximately 3000 meters. Sichuan Province, China

More about WWF-UK's Forest and Trade Network

What does the WWF-UK FTN do and why should you join?

The symbol of the FSC is spay-painted onto stacks of processed timber.

About WWF-UK FTN membership

Find out how to join the WWF-UK Forest and Trade Network, and see a list of current members and their successes.

Trees in autumn colors in Lazovsky State Nature Reserve, which is now considered one of the most important nature reserves in Russia.  Boreal forest.

WWF-UK FTN links

Includes links to worldwide forest protection and timber certification organisations and resource-saving schemes and advice.

African mahogany , Entandrophragma cylindricum. Trees such as this one are a major source of African mahogany, an important commercial logging species of Central Africa.

WWF-UK FTN publications

Here you’ll find some important documents your business may be able to use to manage timber and paper buying in a more sustainable way – whether you’re a WWF-UK FTN member or not.

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WWF-UK FTN links

Contact details

For more information about the WWF-UK FTN please contact:

WWF-UK FTN Coordinator
Panda House
Weyside Park
Godalming
Surrey
GU7 1XR

t: 01483 426444
d: 01483 412578
f: 01483 426409
e: ftn@wwf.org.uk