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"en.20120419.15.4-259-718"2
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"I welcomed the conclusion of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) between the European Union and the Republic of Liberia on forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber products to the European Union (FLEGT). Almost 45% of Liberia is covered by forest and the country is home to more than half of West Africa’s remaining rain forests. During the protracted civil war (1997-2003) timber revenues were used to fuel the conflict within the country, which led to UN Security Council imposed sanctions on Liberian timber imports. Sanctions were lifted in 2006 following a change in the political situation and reform in the forestry sector. This VPA and its licensing system will help provide assurances with regard to the legality of Liberian timber and reassure international markets that Liberian timber is produced legally. I welcome the calls in the European Parliament recommendation for more attention to be devoted to effective and timely VPA enforcement, including capacity building and participation of local communities, and for regular reporting on progress in the implementation of the VPA."@en1
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