FLEGT Voluntary Partnership Agreements

This procedure concerns the implementation of Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) agreements. These partnerships aim to combat illegal logging and protect forests in timber-producing countries by improving governance and ensuring that only legally harvested timber enters the EU market.

These agreements affect timber exporters in partner countries and EU importers. They establish a verification system to guarantee the legality of wood products, supporting global biodiversity and sustainable forestry.