A year-long investigation by Greenpeace reveals how the world's third largest paper producer APP (Asia Pulp and Paper) is involved in gross violations of Indonesian laws. This includes the trade in ramin, an internationally protected tree species. Some of the international companies involved in APP's rainforest destruction scandal include Xerox, National Geographic and Danone. TAKE ACTION
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Watch Jessa Latona, Forests Media Officer, give a brief overview of our forests campaign.
Forests are the lungs of the earth. The air we breathe, the stability of our climate and the rich variety of life depends on forests. They’re home to around two-thirds of all plant and animal species found on land and millions of people depend on them for survival. Without healthy, thriving forests, planet Earth cannot sustain life. Yet our forests are being destroyed at an alarming rate.
As much as 80% of the world's forests have been destroyed or irreparably degraded. Our ancient forests are looted every day to supply cheap timber and wood products to the world. The price for this destruction is escalating climate change, biodiversity loss and community displacement. And it’s happening in our region. Indonesia has lost 72% of its ancient forest, Papua New Guinea 60% and the Solomon Islands is predicted to lose all of them by 2014. Back in Australia, we are part of the problem. Find out more
Greenpeace is campaigning to save the last remaining ancient forests and end illegal and destructive logging in our region. We’re exposing the corporations responsible for destruction, lobbying for an international funding agreement, showcasing sustainable forestry practices and empowering consumers to buy good wood. Find out more
In the minute it has taken you to read this page, a forest area the size of 35 football pitches has been destroyed. Our Earth's extraordinary and irreplaceable forests need to be protected – urgently. You have the power to end the destruction of our forests. If more people demand good wood from their retailers, there’s more incentive and pressure for the timber industry to provide it.
Help stop illegal imports. Write to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and ask for urge government action.
Use our Good Wood Guide to make informed, environmentally responsible decisions when buying wood and wood products
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A year-long investigation by Greenpeace reveals how the world's third largest paper producer APP (Asia Pulp and Paper) is involved in gross violations of Indonesian laws. This includes the trade in ramin, an internationally protected tree... Read more >
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A big scandal is rapidly unfolding in Papua New Guinea. Forests are being stolen and destroyed. Species lost. Communities ripped apart. Help us save these vital forests before they are lost forever. PLEASE DONATE ... Read more >
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