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We are an internationally recognised, independent organisation whose
unique expertise delivers sustainable natural resource management,
from policy, investment and procurement, to production on the ground.

Defra projects

We have worked with the UK Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs on a variety of projects.
  • DEFRA's Central Point of Expertise on Timber (CPET)

    For Defra | 2005 ongoing

    In 2000 the UK Government announced plans for a sustainable procurement policy for timber and timber products as part of its commitment to tackle deforestation and illegal logging. However, it soon became clear that additional support and guidance was needed for the policy to work. Read more

  • Timber Legality Verification Schemes

    with CAF, Defra and DIFD | cn | 2009 ongoing

    A research programme of the Chinese Academy of Forestry (CAF) in collaboration with Proforest Read more

  • Mapping and Understanding the UK palm oil supply chain

    For Defra | 2010 to 2011

    This research project set out to investigate UK palm oil supply chains and potential approaches to encourage improvements in the sustainability of UK palm oil consumption. Read more

  • DEFRA study of schemes contributing to sustainability in UK retail

    for DEFRA | Europe | 2003

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  • DEFRA briefing paper on sustainability in the UK retail sector

    for DEFRA | Europe | 2002

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