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Wood ID tech market survey is out

  • July 12, 2019
Network, Working groups
We are assessing the market feasibility for wood identification technologies and their current and potential applications. This survey is addressed to experts engaged in enforcement and due diligence activities in both timber producing and consuming countries. Click here to proceed to the survey (also available in ES and FR). We […]
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Timber tracking tool infogram now online

  • April 10, 2019
Timber tracking, Working groups
A new tool to help to choose the wood id method is now available. GTTN published its timber tracking tool infogram in April, giving an overview of the capacities of the different wood identification methods. One can base the decision starting with three variables of an identification request: authentication subject, […]
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New GTTN sampling guide

  • February 7, 2019
Network, Timber tracking, Working groups
A team of the Global Timber Tracking Network (GTTN), experts in the different methods of identification of species and origin of wood, just launched the first general sampling guide. The guide explains scientists in detail how to collect reference samples for wood identification. GTTN member research institutes and labs around […]
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GTTN Service Providers Directory

  • August 22, 2018
Timber tracking, Working groups
The GTTN Service Providers Directory is designed as a system to help anyone in need of wood identification services, to find information on available scientific methods and tools (wood genetics, wood chemistry and wood anatomy) and to identify a capable laboratory. Finding the right laboratory will depend on what needs […]
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Newest developments and technological innovations in the field of timber identification – a testimonial interview with Eleanor Dormontt

  • March 28, 2018
Testimonials, Timber tracking, Working groups
“Definitely the increasing international interest in illegal logging and thus in timber identification and tracking technologies”, explains Eleanor Dormontt when asked about the newest developments in the field of timber identification technologies. Being a researcher in DNA identification and forensics at the University of Adalaide, Dormontt has extensive knowledge of […]
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GTTN and its contribution to tropical wood research

  • March 5, 2018
Network, Working groups
Members of the GTTN network have now the opportunity to publish their work in a special issue of the journal Forests in the section Forest Ecophysiology and Biology. Background of the special issue is to bring different applications of wood research together and support the foundation of global change research. Tropical […]
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GTTN Working Groups Reports online now

  • February 8, 2018
Network, Working groups
Under “Meetings” in our document library you are now able to find three reports, resulting from fruitful and interesting discussions during the GTTN Working Group meetings on 19-20 October 2017. GTTN Working Groups were to address key issues related to the successful development of timber tracking tools and policies and promote […]
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GTTN joined PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue

  • December 7, 2017
Network, NGO, Research institute, Timber tracking, Working groups
Under the theme Making Certification SMART this year the PEFC explored and discovered new and emerging technologies which show promise for supporting forest certification. The 2017 PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue brought together forest sector stakeholders, leading technology providers, innovators and sustainability experts to exchange views on what’s needed, what’s working and where are […]
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