Forest Policy and Timber Trade Regulation, Illegal Logging

Illegal logging in the U.S. is uncommon – a myth rooted in trade protection

May 22, 2022 — 0 Comments

Black Walnut, Timber Theft, United States Illegal Wood Risk, Walnut

Walnut timber illegally logged on ‘large-scale’ in Giles, Virginia

April 30, 2022 — 0 Comments

Bigleaf Maple, Timber Theft, Tree DNA, United States Forest Law Enforcement Operations, United States Illegal Wood Risk

Tree DNA used in timber theft conviction a first for the U.S.

July 10, 2021 — 0 Comments

China Illegal Wood Risk, Mozambique Forest Law Enforcement Operations, Mozambique Illegal Wood Risk, Muninga, Organized Crime, Panga Panga, Re-entrance

66 containers of Mozambique timber illegally exported to China recovered

May 18, 2021 — 0 Comments

Hardwood Lumber, The Lacey Act, Timber Theft, United States Forest Law Enforcement Operations, United States Illegal Wood Risk, White Oak

Lookout Mountain timber theft caught by hidden camera trap

March 19, 2021 — 0 Comments

Illegal Deforestation, Operation Constantino

Amazonas timber trafficking network investigation launched in Operation Constantino

March 12, 2021 — 0 Comments

Forest Tenure Irregularities, The Lacey Act, United States Illegal Wood Risk

Is wood distribution from rigged timber sales illegal under the Lacey Act?

February 9, 2021 — 0 Comments

Forest Tenure Irregularities, Global, United States Illegal Wood Risk

Idaho timber sales bidder collusion may have cost the state $43 million

February 6, 2021 — 0 Comments

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Forest Tenure Irregularities, Global, Sitka Spruce, United States Illegal Wood Risk, Western Red Cedar

Two Alaska timber sales were not managed in accordance with USDA Forest Service policy

February 4, 2021 — 0 Comments

Balsa, Ecuador Illegal Wood Risk, Income Inequality, Timber Theft

Ecuador Balsa wood seizures up almost 3x as clean energy drives demand for wind turbines

January 27, 2021 — 0 Comments