• A unique opportunity for anyone involved in the sustainable management or certification of forests,  implementing responsible purchasing programmes for timber or responsible sourcing and production of agricultural commodities or biofuels.

Now in its eighth year, our summer training programme has established an impressive reputation as a leader in the field. This time we are offering more course options than ever before. Each course deals with current issues, and is designed to bring together key players from around the world. Last year participants came from 17 different countries and had a wide range of backgrounds, from companies to governments and from investors to NGOs - and from all stages of the supply chain, from resource managers through processors to retailers. 

Personalise your own training package from the courses on offer

This year we offer 8 courses, varying in length from 1 to 3 days. As long as they don't conflict, you can pick and mix one, two, three or even four courses. While we would encourage you to take advantage of a full five-day training package, you may choose to book as little as a single day course, whatever suits you best. See below for the 2009 course schedule.

• Forestry: understanding certification, legality and governance initiatives
• Responsible purchasing and supply chain management of forest products 

ProForest is a global leader in the development and use of sustainability standards for natural resources. Our work includes facilitating the development of standards for oil palm (RSPO) and soy (RTRS), advising the UK government on timber procurement (CPET), working with biofuels companies obligated under the UK RTFO and supporting the HCV Resource Network. ProForest staff work with NGOs, private sector companies and governments all over the world and our training draws on this up-to-date and indepth knowledge to provide delegates with an unrivalled opportunity to explore and understand the issues.

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