Precious trees pay off – but who pays?

This 'poster' documents the results of the political fallout in Madagascar during 2009 in terms of the devastation caused to the country's wildlife and flora. A recent government decree permits exportation of illegally-logged rosewood, thereby effectively legalizing illegality. The authors suggest that to prevent future forest destruction we must:

- Understand the dynamics of how Madagascar's forests have been impacted by political events.

- Understand why illegal timber extraction escalated so dramatically during a period when conservation efforts have never been as crucial.

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edited:30/10/2009
uploaded:30/10/2009