- Europe Debates Legislation to Reduce Trade in Illegal Timber
The European Parliament and European Council have begun negotiations on a possible compromise position on reducing trade in illegal timber. Options being considered are a total ban on trade in illegally logged timber, extension of traceability requirements, and new penalties.…
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A Parliamentary vote is scheduled for July. (Press release, dated 05/11/10, available at http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/public/story_page/064-74282-127-05-19-911-20100507STO74261-2010-07-05-2010/default_en.htm)