The German Timber Promotion Fund has expanded its commitment in Turkey with the opening of a liaison office in Istanbul. The objective of the local contact office is to intensify the professional exchange of information between the two countries with respect to timber construction. As early as 2006 and 2007 the timber marketing fund organised information and networking meetings in Istanbul to provide Turkish scientific and administrative experts as well as decision-makers and business representatives with information on the diverse application areas of modern timber products. The main focus of the liaison office will be on providing professional support for the development of a Turkish timber construction standard.