News story – Laos Teak farmers benefit from Cooperative

Laos Teak farmers benefit from Cooperative

The Luang Prabang Teak Program continues to strive towards achieving FSC certification by the end of 2010.

Since the launch of the program in late 2007, TFT, along with partner organizations, has been successfully working in close cooperation with teak farmers in the small village of Ban Gok Gniew, northern Laos, to attain the ultimate goal of FSC Certification.

Although the program's purpose is to significantly improve the quality of life for teak farmers and their communities while assisting the Laotian government to develop an economically and sustainable teak industry, the question still remains: "how has the program directly impacted upon the lives of the community and families of teak growers in Ban Gok Gniew?"

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News story – Laos Teak farmers benefit from Cooperative