Illegal phayung logging in Thap Lan National Park targeted
An operation has been launched to suppress illegal felling of protected phayung trees in the Thap Lan National Park, according to a 2nd Army bulletin.Bangkok Post, 09 June 2019
Thailand, Timber, Phayung tree, Thap Lan National Park, Dalbergia cochinchinensis, Thai Rosewood How illegal rosewood logging thrived despite government ban
In late 2013, former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Inusah Fuseini addressed a media briefing to announce government’s ban on the harvesting and export of the endangered tree species, rosewood.Ghana Web, 08 June 2019
Ghana, Timber, Illegal logging, rosewood, Pterocarpus erinaceus Expert Say NO to Desforestation
Over the years, deforestation in Costa Rica has become more and more constant, which is why a large number of organizations have focused on fighting to reduce this situation and, in turn, people will have greater awareness.The Costa Rica News, 07 June 2019
, Timber, deforestation Cambodian Loggers Narrowly Escape Arrest in Thap Lan National Park
A group of Cambodian illegal loggers narrowly escaped arrest after allegedly smuggling precious Siamese rosewood in a national park in Thailand’s northeast.Thailand News, 07 June 2019
Cambodia, Thailand, Timber, deforestation, Cambodia, illegal timber trade, Timber, Thap Lan National Park, Thailand, South East Asia, Asia Pacific Bolsonaro administration launches operation to tackle illegal logging in the Amazon
Brazil’s environmental protection agency IBAMA has launched its biggest-ever operation to tackle illegal logging that is accelerating Amazon deforestation amid a surge in tree-felling since President Jair Bolsonaro took office.Merco Press , 07 June 2019
Brazil, Timber, Brazil, Illegal logging, Brazilian Amazonia, Bolsonaro, south america No illegal logging reported in Gilé National Reserve last year
For the first time in the last five years, judicial authorities in Zambezia province did not record cases of illegal logging in the Gilé national reserve.Club of Mozambique, 07 June 2019
, Timber, Gile National Reserve Ministry acts on illegal logging claims in Brazil
The environmental authorities have mounted a major operation after satellite evidence of a rise in deforestationDaily Brief, 06 June 2019
Brazil, Timber, Illegal logging, brazilian amazon "Damage of 748 million rubles": Minister of the Forestry Complex of the Irkutsk Region detained for illegal cutting of trees
In Moscow, FSB officers detained the Minister of Forestry of the Irkutsk Region, Sergei Sheverd. He is suspected of abuse of office. According to the law enforcement agencies, he authorized illegal logging on an area of 120 hectares in the Tukolon nature reserve. The amount of damage is estimated at 748 million rubles.Teller Report, 06 June 2019
Russia, Timber, Illegal logging Brazil: Is the president now giving a free pass to illegal logging, farming and mining? - Highest monitoring levels ever say 'yes'.
Deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon surged last month to the highest May level since the current monitoring method began, prompting concerns that president Jair Bolsonaro is giving a free pass to illegal logging, farming and mining.World Animals Voice, 06 June 2019
Brazil, Timber, Gile National Reserve Amazon Deforestation Rising Under Brazil’s Bolsonaro
Last month, the Amazon rainforest in Brazil lost trees at the fastest rate in 10 years. And experts blame activity by illegal loggers, who are helped by the easing of environmental protections under President Jair Bolsonaro.Voice of America , 06 June 2019
Brazil, Timber, illegal timber trade, Bolsonaro, Timber, Beef, Soy, south america, deforestation Europe’s Latest Push to Target Palm Oil Gathers Pace
Despite 2019 being an election year, the EU has continued to be in active in pushing regulations targeted at palm oil. The Renewable Energy Directive (RED) Delegated Act banning palm oil biofuels was finalised in May – it will take effect in 2021. The EU has also spent 2019 continuing its progress on the Action Plan on Deforestation, launching a Feedback and Public Consultation on how to proceed with a new Deforestation Regulation.The Palm Oil reports, 06 June 2019
Europe, Palm Oil, EU, Palm oil, Deforestation Regulation Retailers should use their power to push brands towards sustainable palm oil
Recently, a number of retailers have made a great deal of their own-label certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) policies in order to bolster their sustainability credentials.The Grocer reports, 05 June 2019
Asia, Palm Oil, Palm oil 3 elephants found dead in Johor were poisoned, says Xavier
Xavier said the department would be cooperating with the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) to make it a condition to install electric fencing in oil palm plantations near the forest reserve to prevent wild elephants from damaging plantations and the village areas.Free Malaysia Today , 05 June 2019
Malaysia, Palm Oil, Malaysia, oil palm, Elephant, Endangered Species, Asia Pacific, MPOC Can banks in Beijing stop deforestation in the Amazon?
New report calls for a rethink from financial institutions as deforestation linked to Chinese soy imports increases.Dialogo Chino , 04 June 2019
Brazil, China, Soy, Brazilian Amazonia, Beef, China, deforestation, Brazil, south america Corned beef being sourced from company linked to Amazon destruction
Friends of the Earth has traced supermarket corned beef to a meat company accused of violating rainforest-protection laws.Friends of the Earth UK , 04 June 2019
Argentina, , Argentina EU wants cooperation over sustainable palm oil
Indonesia and the European Union need to further promote cooperation over sustainable palm oil to help ease the tension between Jakarta and Brussels over the latter’s move to phase out the use of crude palm oil in biofuel by 2030, an EU representative has said.The Jakarta Post , 03 June 2019
Indonesia, Europe, Palm Oil, indonesia Stricter than RSPO': Musim Mas is first South East Asian company to meet high POIG sustainable palm oil standards
Singapore-based palm oil company Musim Mas, which boasts clients such as confectionary giant Ferrero has become the first in South East Asia to meet the high standards set out by Palm Oil Innovation Group (POIG).Food Navigator , 03 June 2019
Malaysia, Palm Oil, Palm oil Group of illegal Vietnamese loggers freed on bail
Ratanakkiri Provincial Court on Thursday freed 12 Vietnamese nationals on bail after they were charged for illegally entering the country to log timber.Khmer Times , 03 June 2019
Viet Nam, Timber, Illegal logging Sustaining forests and reforestation can help PNG economic growth
Local and international organizations have blamed unsustainable and corrupt logging practices for destroying the islands’ sensitive habitats and creating civil strife among the people who live there.PNG Facts , 03 June 2019
Papua New Guinea, Timber, deforestation Apply Wisdom When Going For Chinese Loans – Forest Watch Ghana Tells Gov’t
Forest Watch Ghana (FWG) a coalition of non-governmental organizations focused on improving forest governance and advocating for the protection of the environment has called on the government of Ghana to be prudent when bagging loans from China.Modern Ghana , 03 June 2019
Ghana, Palm Oil, africa Ministry acts on illegal logging claims in Brazil
The environmental authorities have mounted a major operation after satellite evidence of a rise in deforestation.Daily Brief , 02 June 2019
Brazil, Timber, illegal timber trade The Ministry of Primary Industry encourages palm oil smallholders to obtain the MPSO certification Malaysia
Deputy Minister of Primary Industries, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, said certification was crucial to increasing the productivity and quality of palm oil products through good agricultural practices while earning higher incomes.News Beezer , 02 June 2019
Malaysia, Palm Oil, Malaysia Criteria for Assessment of the Operational Readiness of the Thai Timber Legality Assurance System
Criteria for Assessment of the Operational Readiness of the Thai Timber Legality Assurance System is the Eighth annex out of 10 annexes of FLEGT Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA).TEFSO, 02 June 2019
Thailand, Timber, FLEGT Myanmar Forestry Sector, FAO-EU FLEGT Programme
In 1856, Myanmar was covered with 70% forest. Later in 1957, it was 57.7%. However, the forest coverage has dropped to 41.3 percent in 2017/2018.Miradio, 02 June 2019
Myanmar, Timber, Myanmar The Grandads fighting back against deforestation
While out in the woodland, home for the group is a small compound made with timber confiscated from illegal loggers. When out on patrol, they’re armed with machetes. Authorities confiscated their homemade guns two years ago.Euro News , 02 June 2019
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