The global road-building explosion is shattering nature
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CSI trees: how forensic science is helping combat illegal logging
Illegal logging is a serious threat but new ways of detecting illegal timber could help save global forests.
Deforestation: an alert from the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe
The islands of São Tomé and Príncipe must work hard to protect their native forests from deforestation.
Australia talks the talk, but will it walk the walk to save rainforests?
At the Asia-Pacific Rainforest Summit, which concluded yesterday in Sydney, environment minister Greg Hunt announced A$6 million to combat illegal logging. While the funding builds on legislation to ensure…
DNA based methods leave illegal loggers with no place to hide
Illegal logging is a major contributor to tropical deforestation and forest degradation. Australia is currently considering legislation to prevent the importation of illegally logged wood. But if the legislation…
Organised crime, illegal timber and Australia’s role in deforestation
Illegal logging is booming, as criminal organisations tighten their grip on this profitable global industry. Hence, it comes just in the nick of time that Australia, after years of debate, is on the verge…
Australia attempts to stump illegal loggers
The Australian Senate is about to take on the task of stopping illegal logging, with legislation banning the importation and sale of timber products containing illegally logged timber being considered…
Lessons from the US: stopping illegal logging benefits both sides of politics
As the Australia Parliament currently debates legislation to fight illegal logging, it’s worth considering the impact of the American and European laws on which the Australian effort is modelled. We may…
Illegal logging takes 30 football fields a minute: why isn’t Australia acting?
A few years ago a friend of mine, Philip Fearnside, feared for his life. Phil had just flown into Manaus, Brazil, where he is a biologist and well-respected critic of illegal loggers and others who threaten…
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