Stop “Certified” Logging / Sarawak, Malaysia
http://www.globalresponse.org/gra.php?i=current
PLEASE JOIN IN THIS IMPORTANT ACTION OF GLOBALRESPONSE AGAINST THE DESTRUCTIVE TIMBER-MAFIA, COVERING UP WITH LABELS!
SUPPORT THE PENAN PEOPLE (see also http://www.bmf.ch)
From ECOTERRA Intl.
Dato' Dr Freezailah B. CheYeom Malaysian Timber Certification Council
19 F, Level 19, Menara PGRM No.8, Jalan Pudu Ulu, Cheras
56100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Email: mtcc@tm.net.my Fax: +603 9200 6008
Y.B. Datuk Peter Chin Fah Kui Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities
6-13th Floor, Lot 2, G4, Precint 2 Federal Government Administration Center
62654 Putrajaya, Malaysia Fax: +603 8880 3482
Dear Sirs:
I am very concerned about MTCC's certification of the Samling Plywood company for management of the Sela'an-Linau Forest.
As an environmentally conscious consumer, I appreciate Malaysia's commitment to certify sustainably managed forests and forest products. But according to independent reports, MTCC's certification does not guarantee that all timber products are harvested legally, sustainably, and with respect for the rights and lands of indigenous peoples. As currently practiced, I believe MTCC certification should not be recognized on the world market.
I am writing in support of the Penan people and Sarawak NGOs who are protesting the certification awarded to Samling for the Sela'an-Linau Forest Mangement Unit. Since the Penan claim Native Customary Rights in the Sela'an-Linau Forest, all logging must be halted while their court case is pending.
Finally, I urge MTCC to adopt the Forest Stewardship Council's policy of respecting indigenous peoples' land rights.
Thank you for your attention to this matter of concern not only to Malaysia but to the world.
Sincerely,
http://www.globalresponse.org/writealetternow.php?i=3/05
PLEASE JOIN IN THIS IMPORTANT ACTION OF GLOBALRESPONSE AGAINST THE DESTRUCTIVE TIMBER-MAFIA, COVERING UP WITH LABELS!
SUPPORT THE PENAN PEOPLE (see also http://www.bmf.ch)
From ECOTERRA Intl.
Dato' Dr Freezailah B. CheYeom Malaysian Timber Certification Council
19 F, Level 19, Menara PGRM No.8, Jalan Pudu Ulu, Cheras
56100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Email: mtcc@tm.net.my Fax: +603 9200 6008
Y.B. Datuk Peter Chin Fah Kui Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities
6-13th Floor, Lot 2, G4, Precint 2 Federal Government Administration Center
62654 Putrajaya, Malaysia Fax: +603 8880 3482
Dear Sirs:
I am very concerned about MTCC's certification of the Samling Plywood company for management of the Sela'an-Linau Forest.
As an environmentally conscious consumer, I appreciate Malaysia's commitment to certify sustainably managed forests and forest products. But according to independent reports, MTCC's certification does not guarantee that all timber products are harvested legally, sustainably, and with respect for the rights and lands of indigenous peoples. As currently practiced, I believe MTCC certification should not be recognized on the world market.
I am writing in support of the Penan people and Sarawak NGOs who are protesting the certification awarded to Samling for the Sela'an-Linau Forest Mangement Unit. Since the Penan claim Native Customary Rights in the Sela'an-Linau Forest, all logging must be halted while their court case is pending.
Finally, I urge MTCC to adopt the Forest Stewardship Council's policy of respecting indigenous peoples' land rights.
Thank you for your attention to this matter of concern not only to Malaysia but to the world.
Sincerely,
http://www.globalresponse.org/writealetternow.php?i=3/05
Starmail - 26. Aug, 00:39
