Manufacturers and exporters of wooden have complained to the authorities of the National Forestry Institute (Inafor) over lack of precision in the implementation of the law, creating delays and cost overruns in the marketing process of wood.

Hernando Escobar, a wood exporter told Elnuevodiario.com.ni that "... the problem revolves around the 'red tape' created by the Inafor relating to exports. 'There are permissions which due to controls under the new law on traceability or traceability decree, surpluses are arising and those surpluses they have wanted to accredit to exporters'. "

Danilo Blandon Reyes, also an exporter, said "... as a result of this situation, more than sixty containers of wood for export, valued at about $8 million, have been held since September last year. 'The shipping companies charge us $150 to $ 200 for every day the container is delayed.' "

Source: elnuevodiario.com.ni

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