Logging in the rain forest, jungles and woods across the world has caused loss of habitat for wildlife, leading to extinction of species as well as contributing to the global warming challenges. Tribes and indigenous people have been left with no land to live on, ending their traditional ways of life. Clearing millions of miles of woods has caused a catastrophe, but over the years people have started to wake up to the problem and even some 3rd world government are cracking down. More and more areas are set aside as national parks and protected areas. (Brazil has been a leader in this area). That however has meant a rise in the illegal logging industry and companies who make a profit off the backs of the poor villagers working for them.
A report released this week shows fantastic news for all who have fought for the animals, the people, and the planet.
Illegal logging is down 25% across the board since 2002.
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