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Forest Policy and Economics, 2021
Abstract This paper presents ideas and strategies to prevent illegal logging of timber. Globally, illegal logging is a substantial problem. While the exact amount of timber harvested illegally is unknown, the problem is estimated to cost USD$30–100 billion annually.
Thompson, Sarah T., McGrath, William B.
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Abstract This paper presents ideas and strategies to prevent illegal logging of timber. Globally, illegal logging is a substantial problem. While the exact amount of timber harvested illegally is unknown, the problem is estimated to cost USD$30–100 billion annually.
Thompson, Sarah T., McGrath, William B.
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Illegal Logging Activities in Turkey
Environmental Management, 2005Global forest ecosystems are under the threat of illegal logging. In this article, illegal logging activities and the principal causes of such violations are discussed in view of the available data and case studies from the Turkish forestry sector. A brief discussion of the importance of illegal logging within a global context, along with a description
Yusuf, Gunes, Osman Devrim, Elvan
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Introduction to Illegal Logging in the Tropics
Journal of Sustainable Forestry, 2004Abstract On March 29-30, 2002, the Yale Chapter of the International Society of Tropical Foresters convened social and natural scientists, resource managers, policy-makers, community leaders and other interested parties to share experiences, strategies, successes and failures in addressing illegal logging and corruption.
Ramsay M. Ravenel, Ilmi M. E. Granoff
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Illegal Logging Listeners Using IoT Networks
2020 IEEE REGION 10 CONFERENCE (TENCON), 2020Protecting and increasing worldwide green space have been an international effort. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to plant urban trees and to get involved in many reforestation and restoration projects. Offsetting these much needed plans to save the forests is illegal logging.
Ananta Srisuphab +5 more
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Breaking the Vicious Circle of Illegal Logging in Indonesia
Conservation Biology, 2014Abstract The government of Indonesia, which presides over 10% of the world's tropical forests, has set ambitious targets to cut its high deforestation rates through an REDD+ scheme (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation). This will require strong law enforcement to succeed. Yet, strategies that have accomplished
Linkie, Matthew +4 more
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Strategies to Prevent Illegal Logging
2012This chapter describes how a large proportion of tropical timber is logged illegally and it discusses different options that are available for tackling this major environmental problem that has been enhanced by globalization. Existing instruments are the OECD Convention on Bribery, legislation against money laundering, self-regulation of the financial ...
Saskia Ozinga, Hannah Mowat
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Corruption and illegal logging in Ghana
International Development Planning Review, 2013Illegal logging is widespread in Ghana, a West African country with a history of rapid forest loss. While state forest management agencies have often attributed their inability to control illegal logging to lack of resources, this paper shows how corrupt practices also contribute to the problem.
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Strategies to Prevent Illegal Logging
In the current era of globalisation, national governments are increasingly exposed to international influences which can present many new constraints and opportunities for domestic environmental policies. This comprehensive Handbook pushes the frontiers of theoretical and empirical knowledge, and provides a state-of-the-art examination of the critical ...Saskia Ozinga, Nicole Gerard
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Governing Illegal Logging and the Comparative Advantage
2014Illegal logging has become a global issue because of its effects on biodiversity and climate change. In order to reduce illegal logging, many countries around the world have introduced regulations of international trade of forest products. This paper examines the effects of efforts aimed at reducing illegal logging on the comparative advantage of seven
Guan, Z. +5 more
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Illegal Logging: the International Political Context
Лесохозяйственная информация, 2018Акцент международного внимания к лесным проблемам сместился от контроля за соблюдением устойчивости управления лесами к режиму законности. В статье представлен краткий обзор по организации и совершенствованию системы противодействия незаконным рубкам и правового регулирования в этой сфере, а также о тенденциях в мировой торговле древесиной и изделиями ...
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