Myanmar: Timber Auctions Temporarily Suspended as Illegal Trading Rises

Jan 5, 2018 | Su Phyo Win, Myanmar Time
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Auctions for timber rejected by the Myanma Timber Enterprise (MTE), which are conducted by the Forest Department under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation, have been suspended since December 29, ministry officials confirmed.  The auctions, which are typically held across the regions and states, have been temporarily suspended in an attempt to control illegal trading of Myanmar timber.