Sustainable Forests for the Future

Illegal logging is the harvesting of timber in contravention of the laws and regulations of the country of harvest. It is a global problem with significant negative economic, environmental and social impact. Illegal logging

• results in lost revenues and other benefits
• is associated with deforestation, climate change and a loss of biodiversity
• is linked to conflicts over land and resources, the disempowerment of local and indigenous communities, corruption and armed conflicts

Illegal activities also undermine the efforts of responsible operators by making cheaper, but illegal timber and timber products available.

More information : https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/forests/deforestation/illegal-l…