China's appetite for wood takes a heavy toll

Laurance, William (2012) China's appetite for wood takes a heavy toll. Timber and Forestry E-News, 2012 (204). pp. 12-13.

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[Extract] More than half of the timber now shipped globally is destined for China. But unscrupulous Chinese companies are importing huge amounts of illegally harvested wood, prompting conservation groups to step up boycotts against rapacious timber interests.


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