Italian timber firm Alpi Group has become a member of the Tropical Forest Trust (TFT), recognising the business’s commitment to sustainable forest management.
In October 2007, Alpi, which also produces plywood, rotary cut veneer and sawn timber, announced it had reached an agreement with the Tropical Forest Trust to implement best practice principles and sustainable forest management techniques at its plantations in Cameroon.
Scott Poynton, TFT’s executive director, said that ALPI had shown “significant commitment” over the last two years and “deserved to be a TFT member”.
“TFT membership is not automatic,” said Mr Poynton. “It is only granted to companies that demonstrate real commitment to sustainable forest management.”
Alpi Group boss Vittorio Alpi said: “Now that the whole company is working to obtain FSC certification, we believe that strengthening our relationship with the TFT through membership is a wise, logical choice.”
