Loopholes in regulations allow illegal logging to thrive worldwide
Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme
– Strict laws in some countries re-route illegal timber to less regulated markets
– New report shows increased involvement of organized crime in illegal logging
– Almost one-third of tropical timber traded worldwide may come from illegal forest land conversion
Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27090&ArticleID=36315&l=en
