Study for understanding timber flows and control in Lao PDR.

The key objective of this study was to improve the understanding of timber flows in Lao PDR and to understand the roles of the government agencies involved in the timber supply chain, from forest area to processing. The study has analysed the current system and procedures in Laos PDR and identified elements that need to be addressed to ensure legality of wood supply in Laos. The analysis is based on data collected from government agencies and site visits in Vientiane, Salavan, Xekong, Sayaboury and Luang Prabang Provinces.