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Partners in crime
Responsibility lies with the major markets, such as the UK. The UK is the largest EU importer of Indonesian plywood. UK companies peddle illegal goods...
Partners in crime
Responsibility lies with the major markets, such as the UK. The UK is the largest EU importer of Indonesian plywood. UK companies peddle illegal goods...
Forest Crime: Korindo and the trade in illegal plywood from the last rainforests of Indonesia
Publication date: March 2004 Summary Illegal logging continues to play a huge part in the destruction of the world's ancient forests. Its impacts are...
Ancient forest destruction video
Can you imagine what it would be like to have your home torn down around you and destroyed? It's a horrible thought, but that's exactly what is happening in...
Ancient forest destruction video
Can you imagine what it would be like to have your home torn down around you and destroyed? It's a horrible thought, but that's exactly what is happening in...
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