The Forest Authority in Gabon has issued a new regulation limiting sawnwood sizes for export. Unconfirmed reports say there are restrictions on maximum thickness and widths.

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Gabon limits export sawnwood sizes

Jul 26, 2014. /Lesprom Network/. The Forest Authority in Gabon has issued a new regulation limiting sawnwood sizes for export, ITTO reports.

Unconfirmed reports say there are restrictions on maximum thickness and widths. Exporters have protested saying the country will lose business in most markets as they will be unable to offer the full range of sizes demanded, especially the European markets. Exporters say they have been given one month to export sizes that will be no longer allowed.

At this stage it is not clear why size restrictions are being introduced or what is the intended outcome.