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Millions of people are directly affected by illegal and destructive logging in the Paradise Forests.

Here we offer some stories from those affected. By bringing the forest to us, they help us experience, for a moment, the impacts of deforestation.

Kila Oumabe: Representing women

Kila Oumabe, Beseremen clan, has experienced life at the hands of the loggers of the Turama Extension. She speaks out on behalf of all women living in the extension.

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Anne Kajir: A lawyer's story

Many Australians would be shocked to hear that their new timber deck or outdoor furniture could be made with stolen timber. Lawyer Anne Kajir wants us to know just that.

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John Danaiye: Landowner and activist

John Danaiye is a landowner and leader of the Kikili clan, Western Province, PNG. He has seen his precious land devastated by illegal logging.

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Brian Baring: Facing the powerholders

Brian Baring grew up in a traditional village in Papua New Guinea as one of the Gingilang clan, of the Borong tribe. He has travelled to Europe to tell his very personal story of the effects of illegal timber imports.

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Voices from the forest

Logging causes ecological, cultural, social and financial devastation for Paradise Forest communities. Here are some of their stories.

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