With an ongoing crises from illegal exploitation of precious timber, land tortoises, and now sea turtles, Madagascar is developing an unfortunate reputation as an illegal trafficking hotspot, WCS warns. (sciencedaily.com)
Worldwide, only some 290 million hectares of forested land are under protection from logging, but even protected areas are threatened by illegal exploitation. (earthpolicy.org)
Illegal exploitation and trade of wildlife is a globally recognized problem posing risks to plants, animals and humans. (sciencedaily.com)