Gabon
All about the Gabon-EU Voluntary Partnership Agreement
Forests cover around 85% of the land area of Gabon, or some 22 million hectares. Timber is the country's second most important export after oil, and the main productive species are redwood, ebony and okoumé. Logging rates have increased significantly in recent years, and 90% of Gabon's log production is exported, mainly to China and Europe.
Gabon shares borders with Cameroon and the Republic of the Congo, both of which are implementing a Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA). Gabon is negotiating a VPA with the EU.
VPA status
Detailed information on efforts by Gabon and the EU to tackle illegal logging through a Voluntary Partnership Agreement.
Read moreMultimedia corner
Related links
All about what is a VPA and how it is structured.
All about what FLEGT licences are and how they can benefit businesses in the EU as well as timber producers in countries outside the EU.
FLEGT.org is a one-stop centre where members can access and share news, research, training materials and many other resources.
Navigate the map to find out about past and ongoing FLEGT projects around the world.
The knowledge sharing platform for development cooperation of the European Commission where you can share, learn and collaborate with development professionals.
All about the EU Timber Regulation that aims to reduce illegal logging by ensuring that no illegal timber or timber products can be sold in the EU.