Timber Producers applaud Government for reducing Timber prices
• Zambia Forestry and Forest Industries Corporation (ZAFFICO) reduces prices of Eucalyptus and Pine round wood• The move will enable ordinary Zambians to roof their
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ZAFFICO justifies hike in timber prices
• ZAFFICO in principle has only effected a 20 percent increment and not 25 percent.• The adjustment is cost reflective.• The corporation needs to run
Timber traders will be disadvantaged if ZAFFICO revises prices upwards – TPAZ
• It is not possible for ZAFFICO to reduce the prices because the institution needs money to survive.• ZAFFICO is experiencing volume gap, it last
TPAZ calls for extension of Forest Concession Licenses application period
• The period given is too short.• One cannot meet the requirements that have been listed in 30 days.• The Ministry must consider reviewing this
Lift ban on timber exports – TPAZ
• Government must lift the ban of Timber exports• Timber producers encountering loses because of this.• Timber producers have started selling their timber at a
TPAZ urges government not to interfere with wood sector
• Government must clean up the sector by removing all illegal timber dealers.• Government should not have any interference in any business in the sector.•
TPAZ attributes poor timber performance to policy inconsistency
• This year the sector has not performed well because of policy inconsistency.• Players in the industry didn’t have an opportunity to sale their timber
TPAZ demands for quick establishment of timber auction floor
• Government should only open one window for export through the auction floor.• When the exports open, government should not give every Jim and Jack