National Green Tribunal directs Arunachal to take action against illegal logging
The direction came after the tribunal heard a case of illegal logging being carried out in Papum forest under the Khellong forest division, filed by Jorjo Tana Tara, a resident of Seijosa in Pakke-Kessang district.Norteast Today, 03 September 2019
, Soy, Illegal logging, illegal felling, Papum forest
Act Now, Act Fast: WWF PH, GCash Call For Participation Of Filipinos In Fight For PH Forests
Over the last couple of years, the Philippines has been experiencing an alarming decrease in forest area. Due to rampant illegal logging and the lack of funds to better secure protected areas, the countries forests are going nude.Pageone, 31 August 2019
Philippines, Timber, Illegal logging, deforestation, reforestation
ILLEGAL LOGGING IS THREATENING MUKULA TREE IN DRC –CATHOLIC BISHOP
A source has reported that a Catholic bishop in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) claimed that illegal logging in the south-east of the country is threatening the rare mukula tree.One Observers, 30 August 2019
Democratic Republic of Congo, Timber, Mukula tree, Illegal logging, Pterocarpus chrysothrix, DRC
China can help solve Mexico’s illegal logging crisis
Action against suppliers and buyers in markets such as China is urgently needed to protect endangered Mexican rosewood.Dialogo Chino, 30 August 2019
Mexico, China, Timber, Illegal logging, rosewood, Pterocarpus erinaceus
Nine timber-laden trucks seized near Vietnam border
The National Committee for Forest Crime Prevention on Sunday seized nine trucks as they made their way toward the Trapaing Sre checkpoint in Kratie province toward Vietnam.Khmer Times , 20 August 2019
, Timber, Illegal logging
Banned timber at centre of Gabon graft scandal to be auctioned
A haul of illegally-loggedtropical hardwood that triggered a major scandal in Gabon is to be auctioned, the environment ministry has said.AFP, 20 August 2019
, Timber, Illegal logging
Farmer nabbed for suspected illegal logging
A farmer in Barangay Sandoval, Bataraza was apprehended by authorities Saturday for illegal logging.Palawan News, 19 August 2019
, Timber, Illegal logging
ASEAN SMART Patrol, a hope for the region’s forests
As a park chief himself, Soeung Khemarak, the deputy director of the Oyadav National Park in Rattanakiri province, fully understands the problems faced by Cambodia’s Kulen Prum Tep Wildlife Sanctuary and adjacent parks near the border with Thailand where bombs, illegal logging and poaching are part of daily life.Eleven Myanmar, 19 August 2019
, Timber, Illegal logging, poaching
Kong Kroeng, son-in-law charged with two counts of forestry crimes
Kratie Provincial Court on Saturday charged well-known timber tycoon Kong Kroeng and his son-in-law for allegedly plundering forests in Snuol district.Khmer Times , 19 August 2019
, Timber, Illegal logging
Government nets Half Million worth of "hot logs" in Caraga Region
A top-ranking government official in Caraga region reported the recent success of their operations against illegal logging activities in the region.Mindanao Daily News, 18 August 2019
, Timber, Illegal logging
Caraga cops seize P500,000 worth of illegal logs
POLICE authorities seized P575,874 worth of illegal logs and arrested some 44 persons in a series of anti-illegal logging operations in Caraga region.Cagayan De Oro, 18 August 2019
, Timber, illegal timber harvesting, Illegal logging
Tycoon Kong Kroeng in court for Kratie illegal logging
Kratie provincial court today are questioning well-known timber tycoon Kong Kroeng and his son-in-law over suspected illegal logging activities in Kratie province two days after they were arrested by the National Committee for Forest Crime Prevention.Khmer Times , 17 August 2019
, Timber, Illegal logging, illegal timber harvesting
Corruption in Ghana: Rosewoods Cut Down Illegally, Exported to China
Ghana has taken strict steps to curb the illegal trade of rosewood trees since 2012. However, this has not stopped China from illegally acquiring rosewood from the African nation, as revealed in a recent report by the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA).Vision Times, 15 August 2019
, Timber, rosewood, Illegal logging
'Do more to protect Ghana’s forests' – Asantehene urges FC
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the Forestry Commission (FC), to step up the fight against illegal logging to protect Ghana’s forest cover from further destruction.Ghana Web, 08 August 2019
, Timber, Illegal logging, deforestation
Prosecutor General's Office: forests in Irkutsk Region set on fire to cover illegal logging
Fire in the region spread to 37 thousand hectares within one day and covers now 650 thousand hectares.Crime Russia, 06 August 2019
, Timber, Illegal logging, forest fire
PM issues stern warning to corrupt officials
Prime Minister Hun Sen has warned of termination and the seizure of properties from armed forces members and government officials found to be involved in corruption, illegal logging or land grabs.Khmer Times , 05 August 2019
, Timber, Illegal logging
More summons for illegal logging
Mondulkiri Provincial Court has summoned several provincial forestry administration officials and the managers of some private companies, including Chinese and Vietnamese firms, to appear for questioning over forestry crimes linked to timber tycoon Soeng Sam Ol.Khmer Times , 05 August 2019
, Timber, Illegal logging
Gabonese timber linked to illegal logging seized in Antwerp
Belgian authorities have blocked a shipment of tropical timber from Gabon after a tip-off by Greenpeace.Mongabay, 25 July 2019
, Timber, Illegal harvesting trade, Due Diligence, EUTR, Illegal logging
Timber firms face action
The government has said it will revoke the business licences and immediately halt the operations of five companies in Mondulkiri province’s Koh Nhek district if they are found to be involved in forestry crimes.Phnom Penh Post, 19 July 2019
Cambodia, Timber, Illegal logging
Two more companies suspected of illegal logging in Mondulkiri
The National Committee for Forest Crime Prevention yesterday identified two more companies suspected of illegal logging in Mondulkiri province, where authorities continue to crack down on criminal networks following the arrest of well-known timber tycoon Soeng Sam Ol.Khmer Times , 19 July 2019
Cambodia, Timber, Illegal logging, illegal harvesting
KFS hunts down illegal loggers in Mbooni Forest
The government has intensified a crackdown on illegal logging in Mbooni Forest.The Star, 17 July 2019
Kenya, Timber, Mbooni Forest, Illegal logging
7,170.83 bd. ft. hot lumber seized
Combined forces of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Communist Environment and Natural resources Office (CENRO), the Army’s 75th Infantry (Marauder) Battalion (75th IB), and Philippine National Police (PNP) seized more than 7,170.83 board feet of illegally-cut lumber of different species in three separate anti-illegal logging operations in the towns of Hinatuan, Lingig and this southern-tip city of Bislig in Northeastern Mindanao or Caraga region.Manila Bulletin, 17 July 2019
Philippines, Timber, Illegal logging
Chinese called for questioning
Mondulkiri Provincial Court deputy prosecutor Morm Vanda has issued a warrant ordering two Chinese nationals to answer questions regarding alleged forestry crimes, after the court last Thursday summoned two Cambodian nationals for questioning.Phnom Penh Post, 17 July 2019
Cambodia, Timber, Illegal logging, illegal harvesting
Court summons four more suspects over Mondulkiri logging
Mondulkiri provincial Military Police are hunting four more people on court orders after tycoon Soeng Sam Ol and three alleged accomplices were placed in pre-trial detention on illegal logging charges.Phnom Penh Post, 16 July 2019
Cambodia, Timber, Illegal logging, illegal timber trade, Mondulkiri
llegal mining: Akufo-Addo petitioned over NPP bigwigs’ involvement
Residents of Akyem Hemang in the Fanteakwa South District of the Eastern region have petitioned President Akufo-Addo over elements in the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) engaging in illegal mining and logging of economic trees in the area.Ghana Web, 16 July 2019
Ghana, Timber, Illegal logging