Tracking the transformation chain of timber logs from their departure from the forest until they reach an industry, workshop, or supply yard. Miriam Lasso / miriam.lasso@epasa.com / @mlasso12 More than 110,000 hectares out of the over 200,000 in the Darién and Panama East regions are designated for forest utilization, indicating that 20% are under forest […]
Panama seeks to ensure the legal origin of timber. Leer más »
Leoncio V. Berrío M./ lberrio@anpanama.com (Ciudad de Panamá-ANPanamá) More and more consumers are demanding to know where their goods come from, so being able to maintain traceability and demonstrate that forest resources have a legal origin allows them access to the world’s best markets for export, said Bianca Frieda Morán, President of the Panamanian Exporters
They seek access for wood to the best markets in the world. Leer más »
The Ministry of Environment presented the applications of new technologies for forest management in Panama. Redacción de TVN Noticias CITY OF PANAMA, PANAMA / On Monday, June 25th, the Sheraton Hotel witnessed a landmark event dedicated to addressing sustainability and responsible use of forest resources in Panama. Organized by Gente, Procesos y Tecnología – GPT
Lourdes García Armuelles In the country, there are 80,000 hectares of commercial teak plantations. Most of these are located in East Panama, Darién, and Chiriquí. Teak accounts for 98% of the timber exported from Panama. Annually, teak exports in Panama reach a value of $30 million, with seven to ten thousand 40-foot containers placed
Apex: Annual teak exports in Panama reach $30 million. Leer más »
Authorities and private companies seek to promote sustainability and the responsible use of forest resources in Panama. Yaritza Mojica Reducing illegal logging and timber extraction is one of the goals aimed at consolidating a forest management base through the implementation of the Forest Traceability and Control System of Panama (STCF). This system, established in
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The Ministry of Environment presented the applications of new technologies for forest management in Panama. Lourdes García Armuelles Panama East is characterized by having the highest concentration of such plantations. In Panama, 98% of wood-related exports mostly consist of teak, a non-native species, confirmed Bianca Moran, President of the Panamanian Exporters Association (Apex). “98%
98% of the timber exported from Panama is teak, according to Apex. Leer más »
Liliana Renteria – Ecotopia Teak This event brought together prominent national and international experts to address crucial topics regarding the attractiveness of countries for external investment and the requirements for foreign direct investment in the current geopolitical context. Dr. José María Cubillo, professor of international marketing at CEU San Pablo University, opened with a
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Liliana Renteria – Ecotopia Teak Panama Teak has made a remarkable debut at Carrefour International du Bois 2024, a prestigious international event attended by prominent companies such as Apical, United Nature, Ecotopia Teak, Batipa Teak, and Forwood. This event marks a significant milestone for Panama Teak as it enters the premium wood market with the
Panama Teak Participates in Carrefour International du Bois 2024 Leer más »
Liliana Renteria – Ecotopia Teak Ecotopia Teak had the honor of participating in the III Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability Congress, where it was recognized with a certificate from the National Industrial Competitiveness Program, awarded by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of Panama. This prestigious recognition highlights our outstanding participation in the Competitive Agroindustry program,
Ecotopia Teak Participates in the III AI and Sustainability Congress Leer más »
Liliana Renteria – Ecotopia Teak Our certified forestry company proudly participated in the Panama – Puerto Rico Commercial Mission held on May 15 and 16. The mission aimed to promote the national exportable offer and establish commercial ties with potential buyers. We are deeply grateful to MICI for their invaluable support in organizing and
Commercial Mission Panama – Puerto Rico: A Resounding Success Leer más »
