On September 23, the professional sub-forum "Sustainable Timber Resources, Markets and Trade" under the 2026 Global Legal & Sustainable Timber Forum (GLSTF 2026) was held in the Macao Special Administrative Region. The forum was hosted by the China Timber & Wood Products Distribution Association (CTWPDA) and WWF, and supported by Zhejiang Tucson Custom Home Furnishing Inc., Qingdao Wood Industry Association, Taicang Timber & Wood Products Distribution Association, Rizhao Putian Chamber of Commerce and Guangdong Timber Industry Association. The conference brought together industry association representatives, experts and scholars, and business leaders from China and abroad, who, under the theme of "Digital Empowerment, Innovation-Driven Development", engaged in in-depth exchanges on the three core topics of resources, markets and trade, jointly exploring the path toward the green, sustainable and high-quality development of the timber industry.

Mr. Li Jiafeng, President of CTWPDA, and Ms. Nathalie NYARE ESSIMA, Country Director of WWF Gabon, delivered the opening remarks.

President Li Jiafeng noted that China's timber industry has shifted from an era of scale expansion to a stage of high-quality development, with industry adjustment and industrial upgrading advancing in tandem. "We must confront current challenges head-on while seizing the new opportunities presented by green transformation and digital-intelligent development. Looking ahead, Chinese timber enterprises should proactively adapt to global green trade rules and jointly drive the high-quality development of China's timber and wood products industry."

In her address, Ms. Nathalie NYARE ESSIMA outlined the current state of Gabon's forest resources and the challenges facing the industry, and stated that WWF will focus on policy and regulation, timber traceability, forest certification, community engagement and international cooperation to promote the legal and sustainable development of Gabon's forest-based timber industry.

Session One: Innovative Practices for Sustainable Supply Chains

• Ms. Ma Siran, Secretary-General of the China Wood Import and Export Committee of CTWPDA, provided a systematic analysis of the current state and trends of China's timber and wood products trade market based on detailed data.
• Mr. Zhang Enjiu, Chairman of the Board of Jiusheng Wood Co., Ltd., analyzed the development trends of China's flooring industry based on the company's market practices.
• Mr. ANGU ANGU Kenneth, Head of the WWF Congo Basin Forest, shared the Congo Basin's experience in digital-intelligent forest management.
• Dr. Andrzej Juchniewicz, Chief Representative for China of the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH), presented a systematic overview of the current state, challenges and development potential of Poland's timber industry.
• Ms. Bi Yeqing, ESG/Carbon Neutrality Lead of Zhejiang Tucson Custom Home Furnishing Inc., shared Tucson's explorations and experience in sustainable development.

Session Two: New Trends, New Consumption, New Technologies and New Products in the Timber Market

• Ms. Zhang Fangfang, Founder of the AI Sales Software Project of Yichengjiao Timber Industry, introduced the application scenarios and practical value of intelligent AI systems in domestic timber trade.
• Mr. Gu Guohua, Chairman of Zhejiang Shangchen Home Furnishing Technology Co., Ltd., gave an introduction to the HENF-grade artistic parquet aesthetic flooring, produced through full-chain intelligent manufacturing of three-layer solid wood.
• Ms. Zhang Xia, Executive Director of Sichuan Hongji Wood Industry Co., Ltd., shared the company's years of practice and experience in the timber industry.

Panel Discussion

Under the theme "Building Legal and Sustainable Timber Supply Chains Together for Win-Win Outcomes in the New Global Trade Landscape", the panel discussion was moderated by Mr. Liu Song, Project Director of the WWF China Office, with the participation of Ms. Neha Simlai, Head of Market Development, FSC Asia-Pacific (Forest Stewardship Council); Mr. Ye Guangzhu, General Manager of Dongguan Hongli Wood Products Factory Co., Ltd.; Mr. Yang Qiugui, General Manager of Marketing at Zhuhai Zhanchen New Materials Co., Ltd.; Mr. Shi Mingxiao, Manager of the International Business Development Department of Wenzhou Green Star Wood Trading Co., Ltd.; and Mr. Yu Miaoshui, Director of the President's Office of Zhejiang Lingge Wood Industry Co., Ltd.

Drawing on their corporate practices and industry observations, the panelists exchanged views and experiences on core topics including the development of legal and sustainable timber supply chains, green trade compliance and international market access.

The conference built a high-quality platform for exchange and cooperation in the timber industry, and achieved positive outcomes in gaining insight into market trends, advancing technological innovation, promoting international cooperation and jointly exploring pathways to sustainable development.