• Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 27th, 2014
72% of Myanmar Log Exports Between 2000-2013 Were Illegal Ones

72% of Myanmar Log Exports Between 2000-2013 Were Illegal Ones

Investigation finds official data only accounted for 28% of total exports

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 19th, 2014
New Website Dubbed Wildleaks Makes It Easy to Report Wildlife, Forest Crimes

New Website Dubbed Wildleaks Makes It Easy to Report Wildlife, Forest Crimes

The site is the brainchild of a coalition of conservation groups

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 23rd, 2013
Greenheads Clone the World's Oldest Trees, Want to Restore Ancient Forests

Greenheads Clone the World's Oldest Trees, Want to Restore Ancient Forests

The project is intended to help promote biodiversity, fight back climate change

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 22nd, 2013
Tree DNA Technology Helps Conservationists End Illegal Logging Activities

Tree DNA Technology Helps Conservationists End Illegal Logging Activities

The technology's popularity is on the rise, specialists say

"Talking" Trees: Illegally Cut Trees in Brazil Soon to Literally Cry Out for Help

"Talking" Trees: Illegally Cut Trees in Brazil Soon to Literally Cry Out for Help

The trees will be fitted with devices that alert authorities when they are cut and moved

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 30th, 2012
China Is the King and Queen of Illegal Logging

China Is the King and Queen of Illegal Logging

This country is the world's largest importer, exporter and consumer of illegal timber

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 22nd, 2012
In Australia, Importing Illegally Logged Wood Is Now a Criminal Offense

In Australia, Importing Illegally Logged Wood Is Now a Criminal Offense

The Illegally Logging Prohibition Bill aims to protect both jobs and the environment

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 28th, 2012
Journalist Gets Brutally Beaten Up for Writing About Illegal Logging

Journalist Gets Brutally Beaten Up for Writing About Illegal Logging

The incident occurred in Cambodia and is not the first of its kind

Brazilian Government Retaliates After Logging Riot

Brazilian Government Retaliates After Logging Riot

The Environment Minister brought in reinforcements

Illegal Brazilian Tree Cutters Use Guns to Scare Authorities

Illegal Brazilian Tree Cutters Use Guns to Scare Authorities

The government is cracking down on illegal loggers in the Amazon