The objectives of Myanmar Forest Products and Timber Merchants' Association are: Development of the private sector forest based economy which will contribute to the enhancement of national income. Promotion on the investment of new industries creating more job opportunities. Striving for the effective and efficient utilization of the nation's forest resources leading to environmental restoration. Promotion for the expansion of wood product exports including minor forest produce. To assist the private sector forest based business people in solving the difficulties encountered. To help consolidate small and medium scale timber industries and integration of activities of the timber industries in general, transfer of technology so as to achieve greater efficiency and secure a stronger base for the timber industry as a whole.