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Commission slams weak implementation of EU law against illegal logging

Commission slams weak implementation of EU law against illegal logging

Press release | February 18, 2016 at 14:35

In a review of legislation to combat illegal logging, the European Commission has said EU countries must significantly step up efforts to keep illegal timber off the EU market [1].

Europe failing to use legal armoury against illegal logging

Europe failing to use legal armoury against illegal logging

Publication | February 2, 2016 at 10:00

Brussels – In the coming weeks, the European Commission will adopt a report assessing the implementation and effectiveness of the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), which became applicable in March 2013, and formulate recommendations about its next steps.

A Future for Forests

A Future for Forests

Publication | March 17, 2008 at 0:00

Amazon case study: Action that must be taken to halt deforestation and illegal logging, preserving both forests and climate.

Carving up the Congo - Part 1

Carving up the Congo - Part 1

Publication | April 11, 2007 at 0:00

Predictions for future deforestation in Central Africa estimate that by 2050 forest clearance in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will release a total of up to 34.4 billion tonnes of CO2, roughly equivalent to the UK’s CO2 emissions...

EU prepares to ban illegal timber destroying forests around the world

EU prepares to ban illegal timber destroying forests around the world

Press release | June 16, 2010 at 0:00

Brussels, International — Greenpeace is pleased that after two years of difficult negotiations and seven years after the EU first planned to crack down on illegal timber pouring into the EU market, a ban now seems a step away.

Europe must act on forest destruction

Europe must act on forest destruction

Press release | July 2, 2008 at 0:00

Brussels, Belgium — Greenpeace unveiled a 12-metre Amazon tree as part of a multi-media installation by the acclaimed Brazilian artist, Siron Franco,(1) at the European Commission's headquarters in Brussels today. The trunk taken from an area...

Briefing on Commission illegal logging proposal

Publication | October 15, 2008 at 0:00

On Friday 17 October 2008, the European Commission will finally put forward a legislative proposal setting EU market rules for illegally harvested timber and timber products.

Carving up the Congo - Part 3

Publication | April 11, 2007 at 0:00

Lawless: How Europe's borders remain open to trade in illegal timber

Publication | October 1, 2006 at 0:00

Factfile on the role Member States of the European Union (EU) play in fuelling the international demand for timber products from illegal and destructive logging.

Forest for climate Diagram

Publication | October 15, 2008 at 0:00

How can the EU ensure that new and additional funds are being generated and economic incentives created for forest protection?

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