Protect forests

Last edited 4 February 2014 at 3:24pm

The Earth's ancient forests form some of the most diverse ecosystems known to science and are vital in regulating the world's climate. But eighty per cent of them have already been destroyed or degraded, and the remaining forests are under threat. Greenpeace is working to end illegal and destructive logging of the world's ancient forests, and to protect the rights of the indigenous peoples and species that depend on them.

Campaign updates

Russian forestry agency launches investigation into illegal logging

Amidst all the current hoo-hah about Trident, we have some good news from Russia or, at least, the potential for good news. Back in September, our Partners...
Posted by jamie - 13 March, 2007 - 19:04

Should the EC ban illegal timber? You decide!

If you were caught selling pirate DVDs, it would be no surprise if you were fined or even sent to jail. After all, you would be breaking the law.But when...
Posted by jamie - 12 February, 2007 - 09:00

Should the EC ban illegal timber? You decide!

If you were caught selling pirate DVDs, it would be no surprise if you were fined or even sent to jail. After all, you would be breaking the law.But when...
Posted by jamie - 12 February, 2007 - 09:00

Book industry is turning green but huge publisher Hachette bucks the trend

We haven't made a lot of fuss about the Book Campaign for a while, but it's been slowly simmering in the background and the results have been pretty...
Posted by jamie - 11 December, 2006 - 23:33

Book industry is turning green but huge publisher Hachette bucks the trend

We haven't made a lot of fuss about the Book Campaign for a while, but it's been slowly simmering in the background and the results have been pretty...
Posted by jamie - 11 December, 2006 - 23:33

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