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Commonwealth NGOs
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 Forests Monitor
69A Lensfield Road
Cambridge CB2 1EN
U.K.
Email: mail@forestsmonitor.org
Website: www.forestsmonitor.org
Type: consultancy firm
Scope: national
Interest in Forestry: central
Description
FORESTS MONITOR aims to contribute to the debate about sustainable forest management by collating and
disseminating information on companies operating in the forestry sector around the
world. The forestry sector has traditionally operated without independent scrutiny and we work to increase
transparency and accountability of the sector.
Forests Monitor was established in July 1993 in response to the need for corporate based information
in the forestry sector. We are a non-profit making, non-governmental organisation incorporated
as a private limited company in January 1995. Forests Monitor is in Roster Consultative Status with
the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.
Aims of the organisation:
- To provide detailed research and analysis of forestry companies to NGOs and citizens' groups directly
affected by those companies so that, through increased knowledge and understanding, they are
able to empower themselves to make informed decisions about their future and to lobby more effectively.
- To research, analyse and raise awareness of forestry companies’ activities and the links between trade,
investment and deforestation.
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