Hi,
here I want to make you aware of a petition against illegal wood imports, because the associated destruction of natural resources threatens our "green lung", that the forests of the globe:
The following text is taken from avaaz.org - just click, I've done it you do it too??
"Who cares for forests
Hello - I have just signed a petition to the EU legislature for a ban on illegal timber imports
Illegal logging destroys forests and communities. around the world. The world's largest wood importer, the EU can do much to eliminate this black market and protect forests. But powerful groups try to prevent this - Show support for the protection of forests - Click on the link and sign the petition:
http://www.avaaz.org/de/eu_stop_illegal_timber_1/98.php?CLICKTF
Read more about this issue at the following e-mail -
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love girlfriends and friends in Europe,
Next week, the EU could decide on a strict ban on imports of illegal timber - but powerful groups try to prevent this. The
Forest habitat and source of life for many people and animals. Without it life would not be possible on Earth. The strong demand for cheap wood is a major driver of illegal logging and has the extinction of rare species, the increase in corruption and organized crime result.
The EU Parliament has voted recently for tougher measures against illegal timber imports. Now take the EU Council of Ministers and the Commission in the matter, but votes against coming mainly from Member States in which the timber industry plays a major role, are now trying to weaken the important controls.
Only a massive public protest may be the Ministers convinced to vote for the law. Sign the petition and request the EU to ban illegal timber imports and protect our forests. Forward this e-mail immediately after that to friends and acquaintances. Once the petition has 50 000 signatures, it is passed before the vote on the EU Council:
http://www.avaaz.org/de/eu_stop_illegal_timber_1/98.php?CLICKTF
It is estimated that 20-40% the global timber production from illegal sources. Every year about 10-15 billion € flowing into the pockets of the timber mafia. That such laws have some positive effect is seen on the example of the United States, but the EU is one of the largest Timber importers and as long as the illegal timber trade is not prohibited is, they directly for a share of 3 billion euros this black market is responsible.
The impact of this industry on society and the environment are devastating and can lead to money laundering, corruption and violence. Illegal deforestation endangers our environment and robbing people and animals their habitat.
Last year, timber companies trying to water down the ban, and in cooperation with timber importers, they have managed to delay the legislation prevails. But this year, the EU Parliament adopts stricter laws and only some sectors of the wood industry as well as countries like Great Britain, Denmark, Belgium and Spain support the ban.
Let us avoid that win are those that cheer on the misery and destruction. Together we can prevent illegal timber imports and protect our forests and their inhabitants. Sign the petition and tell your friends about the campaign:
http://www.avaaz.org/de/eu_stop_illegal_timber_1/98.php?CLICKTF
forests are vital - Despite worldwide are cut down every day millions of square meters of forest. Should the EU continue to support this dirty business, we all become silent accomplices to the timber mafia. We now send our decision makers a clear message: it is time to quit!
http://www.avaaz.org/de/eu_stop_illegal_timber_1/98.php?CLICKTF
Hopefully,
Luis, Iain, Ricken, Alice, Graziela, Pascal, David, Veronique, Ben, Milena and the whole Avaaz Team
Sources:
Read the WWF report on curbing illegal logging in the EU - click on the link to download the PDF:
http://www.avaaz.org/illegaler_holzeinschlag
more about the ban on illegal timber trade in the EU Parliament:
http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/public/story_page/064-74282-127-05-19-911-20100507STO74261-2010-07-05-2010 / default_en.htm
http://www.ihb.de/fordaq/news/illegale_Holzimporte_Holzh%C3%A4ndler_Holzhandel__22888.html
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