Government set to eliminate illegal logging.(ECONOMIC NEWS IN BRIEF)(Brief...

Indonesian Commercial Newsletter;  January 25, 2005 ;     156 words ......calling for a firmer measure to fight illegal logging which continues to be rampant in the...expected to be effective in eliminating illegal logging, Kaban said, adding law authorities...in dealing with suspects financing illegal logging. He said elimination of illegal ...

Indonesia to issue law against illegal logging

Xinhua News Agency;  March 12, 2004 ;     181 words ...Indonesia to issue law against illegal logging JAKARTA, March 12 (Xinhua) -- The...regulation in lieu of law to deal with illegal logging in an emergency measure to stop the...regulation wIill become a special law on illegal logging outside the current criminal law...

Interior Secretary Norton Applauds Presidential Initiative to Halt Illegal...

U.S. Newswire;  July 28, 2003 ;     386 words ......countries in their efforts to combat illegal logging and the environmental destruction...the President's Initiative Against Illegal Logging at a news conference Monday. Under...others with an interest in stopping illegal logging. "Illegal logging damages the ...

Forest preservation is self-preservation for the wood products industry;...

Wood Digest;  March 1, 2005 ;     700+ words ......concern over forest use now centers on illegal logging and the origins and shipments of tropical...conferences increasingly focus on illegal logging and its impact on sustainability...long-term forest health around the world. Illegal logging is taking its share of attention from...

Analysis; Illegal logging costing billions - WB.(Opinion & Editorial)

Manila Bulletin;  September 18, 2006 ;     546 words ...Byline: REUTERS SINGAPORE - Illegal logging is threatening the livelihood of millions...Saturday. In developing countries, illegal logging of public lands alone causes estimated...impunity. It said illicit cash from illegal logging needed to be targetted and that anti-mon...

Joint efforts to curb illegal logging

New Straits Times;  May 21, 2000 ;     324 words ......Times 05-21-2000 Joint efforts to curb illegal logging Edition: New Sunday Times; 2* Section...Malaysian companies were involved in illegal logging activities in Kalimantan. Minister...Government is serious about curbing illegal logging. We do not want such an activity to...

Malaysians arrested for illegal logging in Indonesia's Papua

Xinhua News Agency;  August 15, 2003 ;     217 words ...Malaysians arrested for illegal logging in Indonesia's Papua JAKARTA...arrested by the police for illegal logging in Indonesia' s easternmost...suspects would be charged with illegal logging and visa violations. Since...

Report:Indonesia is failing to stop illegal logging

AP Worldstream;  January 14, 2003 ;     427 words ......military has contributed to a surge in illegal logging that has destroyed much of the country...Indonesian government is cracking down on illegal logging. It urged President Megawati Sukarnoputri...government who are trying to stop illegal logging by proactively tackling the ...

Indonesia criticizes Malaysia in helping to handle illegal logging

Xinhua News Agency;  March 16, 2004 ;     280 words ......criticizes Malaysia in helping to handle illegal logging JAKARTA, March 16 (Xinhua) -- The...applied double standard in dealing with illegal logging. Forestry Minister M Prakosa said...Malaysia wants to help Indonesia handle illegal logging, but on the other the country did...

Pahang Consumer Association suggests ways to check illegal logging

The Malay Mail;  May 25, 2002 ;     209 words ......of the Forestry Department to check illegal logging. The association's honorary secretary...Abdullah, in an e- mailed statement, said illegal logging occurs because of the lack of transparency...suggestions on how to minimise or eradicate illegal logging: * All logging concessions ...

Local officials in illegal logging already named; Bridge mishap bares...

Manila Bulletin;  November 1, 2006 ;     405 words ......officials who are allegedly involved in illegal logging operations in Davao Oriental. The...and some local officials linked to illegal logging came about after the Aliwagwag Bailey...incident also led to the discovery of illegal logging operations in the province, said a...

UK helps launch new International illegal logging initiative.

M2 Presswire;  September 18, 2006 ;     700+ words ......UK helps launch new International illegal logging initiative(C)1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS...an innovative new forum for tackling illegal logging around the world. The G8 Illegal Logging Dialogue will operate outside formal...

Two senior Indonesian policemen arrested in illegal logging in Papua

AP Worldstream;  April 5, 2005 ;     410 words ......arrested for allegedly protecting illegal logging syndicates in Indonesia's Papua province...Bambang Yudhoyono to crack down on illegal logging, which environmentalists say is rampant...bribes from syndicates involved in illegal logging in Papua," Col. Zainuri Lubis said...

SEN. ALEXANDER SAYS SENATE PASSAGE OF ILLEGAL LOGGING ACT VICTORY FOR...

US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  January 3, 2008 ;     524 words ......passage of legislation to curtail illegal logging is an important step towards protecting...should make a dramatic difference in illegal logging," Alexander said. "This bill rewards...An amendment based on the Combat Illegal Logging Act (S. 1930), cosponsored by Alexander...

Action to stop illegal logging agreed by EU.

M2 Presswire;  October 24, 2005 ;     700+ words ......2005-UK Government: Action to stop illegal logging agreed by EU(C)1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS...timber-producing countries prevent illegal logging and protect threatened forests have...logged timber from those countries. Illegal logging destroys fragile forests, rare plants...