About

Since its creation in 1951, at the request of the FAO* and the OECD**, ATIBT (Association Technique Internationale des Bois Tropicaux – International Tropical Timber Technical Association) aims to serve the tropical timber industry, from the forest to the end user.

It plays a key role in the implementation of international projects dedicated to the sustainable and responsible management of tropical forests.\

ATIBT defines itself as:

- a leading technical and scientific authority in terms of tropical timber resources

- a key partner for industry professionals and their representative when dealing with various stakeholders (governments, international organisations, NGOs, etc.)

- a manager of international programmes that support tropical forests

Vision

ATIBT promotes the development of a sustainable, ethical and legal industry of tropical timber as a natural and renewable resource, essential for the socio-economic development of producing countries