"The forest is the lifeline of the people"

Posted by admin — 12 April 2006 at 8:00am - Comments

Brian Baring, a customary landowner from Papua New Guinea

During his visit to the UK to highlight the threat to the forests of Papua New Guinea, we caught up with Brian Baring for a quick chat about his European mission. Listen to Brian talk about life in the forests and what people in the UK can do to help stop the illegal logging.

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Listen to Brian talking about:

How the forest supports the people who live there. Listen>

The impact of illegal logging on local communities. Listen>

The response from European ministers and timber companies. Listen>

What action people in the UK can take to help. Listen>

The benefits of Greenpeace's Global Forest Rescue Station. Listen>

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