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Illegal Logging: Congo

Illegal Logging: Congo . Neysa Daquilante Steele Postlewaite Alex Van Loo Andrew Hanano Chris Kress . What We Wanted to Learn. What exactly is illegal logging? What are the environmental impacts? What are the economic impacts? What are the social impacts?

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Illegal Logging: Congo

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  1. Illegal Logging: Congo Neysa Daquilante Steele Postlewaite Alex Van Loo Andrew Hanano Chris Kress

  2. What We Wanted to Learn • What exactly is illegal logging? • What are the environmental impacts? • What are the economic impacts? • What are the social impacts? • What options are available to mitigate the effects of illegal logging? • What actions can be taken to curb illegal logging?

  3. Outline of Presentation • Definition of illegal logging • Ecological impacts described • Economic impacts described • Social Impacts described • Mitigation options • Ways to take action

  4. What Is Illegal Logging? • Illegal logging is a range of illegal activities related to forests ecosystems, forest industries, timber and non-timber forest products. • Workers • Processing facilities • Transportation • Harvest

  5. Ecological Impacts • Illegal logging affects both flora and fauna • Contributes to desertification • Loss of habitat from deforestation =one of the largest threats to endangered wildlife • Reduces ability to store carbon • Affects soil health through compaction, runoff, etc.

  6. Economic Impacts • Artificially Low Timber Prices • Bribery and Buying of Public Officials • Low Revenues to Fund Enforcement • Unfair Competition For Legitimate Logging Operations • Unsustainable Forest Practices

  7. Social Impacts • Illegal workers cost less to employ so legal workers cannot find jobs • Water resources can become compromised • Increased sediment and turbidity • Subsistence based living becomes distorted • Food and shelter resources removed along with timber • 150 different ethnic groups are threatened

  8. Ways To Mitigate Effects • Collaborative Partnerships • SFI, FLEGT, FSC • Policies and Regulations • Lacey Act in the U.S. (1900) • European Union Timber Regulation (2010) • European Commission Implementing Regulation (2012)

  9. Ways to Take Action • Global awareness and widespread participation • Through industry leaders, political figures, and general public • Collaboration to determine practical solutions to help resolve the issue

  10. Summary of Key Points • Illegal logging is thriving in Congo • Has severe adverse effects of biodiversity • Overall harmful to a stable economy • Can be changed through legislature and education

  11. Questions?

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