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

UK government makes 'clear-cut' decision on timber

In July 2000 the UK government introduced a policy requiring all of its departments and agencies to 'actively seek' to buy timber from legal and...
Posted by admin - 29 November, 2005 - 09:00

Illegal timber imports into Europe: what we are doing to stop this trade

As a major market for tropical hardwood, the European Union plays a key role in the international trade in illegal and destructively sourced timber. Yet,...
Posted by admin - 23 November, 2005 - 09:00

Illegal timber imports into Europe: what we are doing to stop this trade

As a major market for tropical hardwood, the European Union plays a key role in the international trade in illegal and destructively sourced timber. Yet,...
Posted by admin - 23 November, 2005 - 09:00

Illegal timber imports into Europe: what we are doing to stop this trade

As a major market for tropical hardwood, the European Union plays a key role in the international trade in illegal and destructively sourced timber. Yet,...
Posted by admin - 23 November, 2005 - 09:00

Illegal timber imports into Europe: what we are doing to stop this trade

As a major market for tropical hardwood, the European Union plays a key role in the international trade in illegal and destructively sourced timber. Yet,...
Posted by admin - 23 November, 2005 - 09:00

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