Brazil's deforestation rate has risen and fallen in recent years, as enforcement has changed
Illegal Logging Makes Billions For Gangs, Report Says -- BBC
Illegal logging generates $10-15bn (£7.5-11bn) around the world, according to new analysis from the World Bank.
Its report, Justice for Forests, says that most illegal logging operations are run by organised crime, and much of the profit goes to corrupt officials.
Countries affected include Indonesia, Madagascar and several in West Africa.
The bank says that pursuing loggers through the criminal justice system has made a major impact in some nations, and urges others to do the same.
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My Comment: Make a few makes .... and then spend more to repair the damage. That's the problem with uncontrollable logging.
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