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"The new system, which is mandatory for all logging and wood processing
companies operating in Gabon, will track all timber products from the stump to
the port. This measure will be beneficial in ensuring that timber is obtained
and processed in a lawful and sustainable manner, free from any association
with illegal activities or corruption.
The system is the result of a multi-year joint effort from the Gabonese
government, the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), and Code4Nature. It
uses a combination of mobile apps, web applications, and geospatial data to
track timber products throughout the supply chain.
When a tree is felled, the logger will use the mobile app to create a digital
record of the tree, including its species, location, and volume. This record is
then transmitted to the web application, where it is stored and can be accessed
by government officials and other stakeholders.
As the timber is transported, processed, and exported, the digital record is
updated accordingly. This allows government officials to track the timber at
every stage of the supply chain and ensure it moves legally and sustainably.
The new system is expected to significantly impact Gabon's forestry sector. It
will help reduce illegal logging and deforestation and increase transparency
and accountability in the sector. This will benefit both the Gabonese
government and the Gabonese people, as well as international consumers of
Gabon's timber products.
According to a 2019 report by the Environmental Investigation Agency, illegal
logging costs Gabon an estimated $1 billion per year. The new system is
expected to significantly reduce this loss of revenue, which can be used to
fund important government programs such as education, healthcare, and
infrastructure development.
The new system is also expected to positively impact forest communities. The
system will give forest communities a greater role in the management of Gabon's
forests, and it will help to ensure that they benefit from the sustainable use
of forest resources."
Via
Future Crunch:
https://futurecrunch.com/226-eighth-continent/
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
