Myanmar Timber Enterprise has opened a tender for more than 3100 tonnes of hardwood logs, set for a February 20 to 23 sale

Myanmar Timber Enterprise has opened a tender for more than 3100 tonnes of hardwood logs, set for a February 20 to 23 sale, according to a statement.

The government banned exports of raw timber in 2014 in a bid to cut down on deforestation while aiding local saw mills with capturing more of the value chain.

Myanmar Timber Enterprise claims to have sold about 49,101 tonnes from April 1, 2014, to January 2015, sales which are comprised of timber that was legally cut by the state-owned firm as well as seizures from illegal traders, according to an official from its Export Marketing and Milling Department.

“After banning exports, the industry has become more modernised and techniques of wood process have been upgraded,” the official said. “The wood left over from processing can be useful as well.”

Myanmar Timber Enterprise currently holds open tenders generally twice a month.

Source: http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/business/13213-timber-tender-launched.html

​