Author Archives: Neil

GIBSON AND THE LACEY ACT – A GAME CHANGER IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

The only way to ensure legality is to demand full traceability and transparency at all levels of the supply chain
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FSC AFRICAN BLACKWOOD JEWELLERY SHOWCASES IN COPENHAGEN AND LONDON

Blackwood jewellery showcased at recent Nordic Jewellery Fair and forthcoming at the London Fashion Show
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MARTIN DOYLE LAUNCHES WORLD’S FIRST FLUTE MADE FROM FSC AFRICAN BLACKWOOD

Martin Doyle fully committed to using FSC-certified African blackwood in all future flute production
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FSC-CERTIFICATION STOPS THE ‘BLEEDING’ FROM TANZANIA’S FORESTS

Communities are beginning to realize the benefit of conserving their forests and putting a leash on illegal trade in timber
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COMIC RELIEF TO CONTINUE FUNDING SOUND & FAIR

Continuation funding enables Sound & Fair to build on considerable recent progress that has seen major musical instrument manufacturers, including Martin Guitars, place orders for FSC-certified African blackwood
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PARLIAMENT TO DEBATE UK BAN ON ILLEGAL TIMBER

Caroline Lucas MP pushing Private Members Bill to strengthen UK law beyond EU timber legislation
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SOUND & FAIR WORKSHOPS AT MUSIC SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

Over 600 woodwind students briefed on the need for sustainable practises by instrument manufacturers and the benefits for forest communities in Tanzania.
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SOUND & FAIR PRESENTED WITH FSC OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Award given for establishing a Chain of Custody for African blackwood and the world's first FSC woodwind instrument
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AFRICAN BLACKWOOD JEWELLERY MODELLED AT SOUND & FAIR CONCERT

Jewellery embedded with Fairtrade pink rubies from Malawi and recycled gold.
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NICHOLAS DANIEL PERFORMS AT SOUND & FAIR CONCERT

Sound & Fair Concert featuring Nicholas Daniel, The Haffner Reed Trio and Kathryn Stott - piano
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