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1 International Seminar on JLIA Goho-Wood 2012 ~ Initiatives by Industry in Japan to Combat Illegal Logging and Promote Legality Verification wood and Wood Products ~ 11 th November 2012 Yokohama, Japan Japan Lumber Importers (JLIA) Executive Director Y. Ohashi

2 About JLIA Japan Lumber Importers (JLIA) A voluntary membership association timber import, 63 years since the establishment in To enhance intimate relationship between timber importers, to necessary activity with a result research and investigation. to present comments to Government & other relative industries. Membership: 54 companies, composed general trading houses, timber trading companies, makers, wholesalers, etc. 40 those are active importers. JLIA members import about 10-million m3 per year, almost 60% share total Timber Imports in Japan. *** Timber excludes wood chips JLIA 1

3 Guideline for Verification on Legality & Sustainability Reference (2) 1. Legality Forest Owners in writing The logging must comply with the forest laws the countries or areas origin. 2. Sustainability The timbers must be harvested from the forest under the management sustainable forest. Guarantee Preparation a Code private enterprises authorized by relative organizations Timber Market Sawmills Processors Wholesalers Suppliers Government Agencies Japan Verified timbers under a separate custody are dealt. Preparation a code Guarantee a separate custody Verified timbers under a separate custody are dealt. Preparation a code Guarantee a separate custody Verified wood products under a separate custody are processed. Preparation a code Guarantee a separate custody Verified wood products under a separate custody are processed. Preparation a code Guarantee a separate custody Suppliers with a specification verified wood products by Forestry Agency Verification in writing Purchasing ficers enter into a conditional contract that includes the use verified wood and wood products the legality and. JLIA In case imported wood and wood products, the exporters are added to the above flow chart. 2

4 JLIA Authorized Supplier Year 2004~2005: Surveyed the overseas traceability system and documents related to timber shipment, in cooperation with Forestry Agency. Year 2006: Based on the guideline by the Forestry Agency, JLIA established Authorization System and started registration JLIA Authorized Supplier. Year 2010: Submitted a request letter to overseas industry associations requesting for supplying Goho- Wood (including CoC certified timber). 39 members are registered as JLIA Authorized Supplier as now, which imported volume accounts for 97~98 % total imported volume by all members. JLIA 3

5 Guideline for Verification on Legality & Sustainability Reference (1) Forest and CoC System by Forestry Agency Forest Owners Acquisition Forest the acquisition Forest the domestically and internationally Timber Market Sawmills Processors Wholesalers Suppliers Government Agencies Japan Acquisition CoC separately timber market's acquisition CoC Separate custody verified and non- verified timbers sawmill's acquisition CoC Separate custody verified and non-verified timbers Verification is a method similar to attaching labels onto products, in accordance with the standard respective certification systems. Processor's acquisition CoC Separate custody verified and non-verified wood products. wholesaler's acquisition CoC Separate custody verified and non-verified wood products. Supplies with a specification verified wood products < Main Systems Exporting countries > Europe (FSC & PEFC) America (FSC U.S.A.:SFI Canada:SFI & CSA South-America:FSC) South Asia (FSC Malaysia:MTCC Indonesia:LEI) Oceania(Australia:FSC & PEFC New Zealand:FSC) Africa (FSC) Japan (SGEC & FSC) Verification in writing Purchasing ficers enter into a conditional contract that includes the use verified wood and wood products the legality and. JLIA 4

6 CoC by JLIA Members By: JLIA Members only As 2012 JLIA Member Companies Regular Importers 40 CoC Certificate Holders FSC PEFC Share in Japan: abt. 60% 96% 85% Presumed share among JLIA members (in terms M3) Transition JLIA members obtaining CoC before FSC: PEFC: (at present) (at present) JLIA 5

7 Imports The Legality Certified Timber Apr.2011~Mar.2012 ( 12-months ) Logs TOTAL IMPORT (A) (Unit: 1,000m3) CERTIFICATE RECEIVED (B) (B)/(A) (Unit: 1,000m3) SELLING CERTIFICATE ISSUED (C) (C)/(A) 2,807 1, % % JLIA only after 2-years Lumber Plywood Others G. TOTAL 3, % % 2,585 2, % % 1, % % 9,883 4, % 1, % Apr.2009~Mar.2010 ( 12-months ) TOTAL IMPORT (A) CERTIFICATE RECEIVED (B) (B)/(A) SELLING CERTIFICATE ISSUED (C) (C)/(A) Logs 2, % % Lumber 2, % 4 0.2% Plywood 2,052 1, % % Others % 2 0.2% G. TOTAL 7,508 2, % % JLIA Fiscal year (Apr.~Mar.) basis 6

8 Training and Monitoring (by JLIA) Visiting every member (JLIA authorized suppliers) to fer training for managers as well as person in charge Also evaluating members measures through monitoring JLIA 7

9 Imports Wood Products and Goho-Wood Apr.2011~Mar.2012 ( 12-months ) Logs TOTAL IMPORT (A) (Unit: 1,000m3) CERTIFICATE RECEIVED (B) (B)/(A) (Unit: 1,000m3) SELLING CERTIFICATE ISSUED (C) (C)/(A) 2,807 1, % % JLIA only Lumber Plywood Others G. TOTAL 3, % % 2,585 2, % % 1, % % 9,883 4, % 1, % Apr.2009~Mar.2010 ( 12-months ) TOTAL IMPORT (A) CERTIFICATE RECEIVED (B) (B)/(A) SELLING CERTIFICATE ISSUED (C) (C)/(A) Logs 2, % % Lumber 2, % 4 0.2% Plywood 2,052 1, % % Others % 2 0.2% G. TOTAL 7,508 2, % % JLIA Fiscal year (Apr.~Mar.) basis 6

10 More CoC certified timber supply to Japan Market Canada U.S.A. JLIA 8

11 Guideline for Verification on Legality & Sustainability Reference (1) Forest and CoC System by Forestry Agency Forest Owners Acquisition Forest the acquisition Forest the domestically and internationally Timber Market Sawmills Processors Wholesalers Suppliers Government Agencies Japan Acquisition CoC separately timber market's acquisition CoC Separate custody verified and non- verified timbers sawmill's acquisition CoC Separate custody verified and non-verified timbers Verification is a method similar to attaching labels onto products, in accordance with the standard respective certification systems. Processor's acquisition CoC Separate custody verified and non-verified wood products. wholesaler's acquisition CoC Separate custody verified and non-verified wood products. Supplies with a specification verified wood products Forest/CoC Certified < Main Systems Exporting countries > Europe (FSC & PEFC) America (FSC U.S.A.:SFI Canada:SFI & CSA South-America:FSC) South Asia (FSC Malaysia:MTCC Indonesia:LEI) Oceania(Australia:FSC & PEFC New Zealand:FSC) Africa (FSC) Japan (SGEC & FSC) Verification in writing Purchasing ficers enter into a conditional contract that includes the use verified wood and wood products the legality and. JLIA 4

12 Guideline for Verification on Legality & Sustainability Reference (2) 1. Legality Forest Owners in writing The logging must comply the forest laws the countries or areas origin. 2. Sustainability private enterprises authorized by relative organizations with The timbers must be harvested from the forest under the management sustainable forest. Timber Market Sawmills Processors Wholesalers Suppliers Government Agencies Japan in writing Verified timbers under a separate custody are dealt. Legality Certified GOHO-Wood Guarantee Preparation a Code Preparation a code Guarantee a separate custody Verified timbers under a separate custody are dealt. Preparation a code Guarantee a separate custody Verified wood products under a separate custody are processed. Preparation a code Guarantee a separate custody Verified wood products under a separate custody are processed. Preparation a code Guarantee a separate custody Suppliers with a specification verified wood products by Forestry Agency Verification in writing Purchasing ficers enter into a conditional contract that includes the use verified wood and wood products the legality and. JLIA In case imported wood and wood products, the exporters are added to the above flow chart. 2

13 Log (1,000m3) / / / / / Jan~Sep 12/11 Southsea 1,372 1, N.America 3,240 3, , , , , , Russia 4,942 3, , N.Zealand (Logs Total) Lumber 10,423 8, , , , , ,311-5 Southsea N.America 3,427 2, , , , , ,977-4 Russia NZ / Chile (Lumber Total) Plywood Glue-Lam. M. D. F. P.B. / OSB G.Total Major Timber Imports in JAPAN Building Standard Law amended Lehman Shock Europe 3,045 2, , , , , , ,451 7, , , , , , ,881 4, , , , , , ,493 21, , , , , , % in 3-yrs +22% in 2-yrs East Japan Earthquake JLIA 9

14 Major Timber Imports and Goho-Wood JLIA only 2,800 Plywood 100% 1,800 N. American Logs Imports 100% 2,600 2,400 2,200 2,000 Unknown or not confirmed 2,585Mm3 (87.7%) 80% 1,600 1,400 Ratio (%) Goho-Wood 1,565Mm3 80% 1,800 1,200 1,600 1,400 1,200 1, Goho-wood Ratio (%) Goho-Wood 60% 40% 1, Unknown or not confirmed (54.5%) 60% 40% % % Goho-wood 年度 2008 年度 2009 年度 2010 年度 2011 年度 0% 0 0% 2007 年度 2008 年度 2009 年度 2010 年度 2011 年度 JLIA Fiscal year (Apr.~Mar.) basis 10

15 Major Timber Imports and Goho-Wood JLIA only 2,800 2,600 2,400 2,200 2,000 1,800 1,600 1,400 1,200 1, JLIA Plywood Stronger demand for Goho-Wood from manufacturers Unknown or using logs not as confirmed materials, 2007 年度 2008 年度 2009 年度 2010 年度 2011 年度 100% 2,585Mm3 (87.7%) like N. American Logs for plywood. Ratio (%) Goho-Wood Whereas, demand for Goho-Wood from 800 distributors Goho-wood who purchase wood products, like Stwood Sawn-Timber, is still weak. 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% 1,800 1,600 1,400 1,200 1, N. American Logs Imports Ratio (%) Goho-Wood Unknown or not confirmed 1,565Mm3 (54.5%) Goho-wood 2007 年度 2008 年度 2009 年度 2010 年度 2011 年度 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% Fiscal year (Apr.~Mar.) basis 10

16 Major Timber Imports and Goho-Wood JLIA only 1,800 N. American Lumber Imports 100% 1,800 European Lumber + Glue-Lam 1,711Mm3 100% 1,600 1,600 1,400 80% 1,400 80% 1,200 1,000 Ratio (%) Goho-Wood 970Mm3 60% 1,200 1,000 60% % 800 Unknown or not confirmed 40% Unknown or not confirmed (16.9%) 20% Ratio (%) Goho-Wood (20.0%) 20% JLIA 証明書発行 Goho wood 0% 2007 年度 2008 年度 2009 年度 2010 年度 2011 年度 200 Goho wood 0 0% 2007 年度 2008 年度 2009 年度 2010 年度 2011 年度 Fiscal year (Apr.~Mar.) basis 11

17 Promoting the Use Wood and GOHO-WOOD JLIA reconfirmed its commitment to the positive procurement and domestic supply GOHO-WOOD. In the sense the legality certification, the method by Authorization system has the same effect as the method FM & CoC certification system. To ensure the reliability the system, JLIA and the authorized suppliers keep understanding the system accurately and make proper use it. Thank you for your kind attention!!! JLIA 12

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