Black Market Timber Continues to Find Its Way From Africa to the E.U.
A new report accuses European companies of importing illegally harvested wood from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Ukraine’s Massive Illegal Logging Crackdown Stalls
The measures introduced in July to curb corruption in the country's timber industry are still awaiting a signature from Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman.
Stop With the ‘Catastrophic Wildfire’ Scare Tactics
It's an alarmist, politically driven catchphrase. And, from a scientific perspective, it has little credibility.
Flush With Timber Money, Congressman Works to Loosen Forest Protections
Representative Bruce Westerman has received more than $100,000 in timber industry campaign donations. Now, he is pushing a bill that relaxes environmental regulations on the same industry.