December 4, 2008 - The World Resources Institute and the Environmental Investigation Agency today launch a partnership to combat illegal logging worldwide and clean up timber supply chains.
The partnership focuses on the 100-year old Lacey Act, which was recently amended to include plant products - including timber and wood.
“The Lacey Act, if enforced, has the potential to send a powerful signal around the world that the U.S. is serious about curtailing illegal logging.