CSOs, experts urge review of C’River forestry law to curb crime, deforestation
Civil Society Organizations and stakeholders in Cross River are advocating for an overhaul of the state's forestry laws to combat crime and deforestation effectively.
Federal Police carries out operation against illegal logging scheme that caused R$ 41 million in damages in indigenous land of RO
The Brazilian Federal Police have launched Operation Erisícton to dismantle an illegal logging and deforestation network in the Roosevelt Indigenous Land, resulting in significant environmental damage.
Firing on the forest department team in Udham Singh Nagar, accused caught on CCTV
A team from the forest department in Uttarakhand was fired upon while acting on complaints of illegal logging, raising serious concerns for their safety.
Criminals fell trees on the road to prevent inspections and are arrested for illegal logging in MT
Two men were arrested for illegal logging and obstructing a police investigation in Nova Ubiratã, Brazil, after they felled trees to prevent police access.
Federal Police and Ibama seize 155m³ of illegally harvested timber in Maranhão
The Federal Police and Ibama seized 155m³ of illegally harvested timber during an operation called 'Logística Reserva' in Maranhão, Brazil.
Federal Highway Police seizes 337m³ of illegal wood on the highways of Sertão de Pernambuco
The Federal Highway Police in Brazil seized 337.3 cubic meters of illegal wood during an environmental protection operation in Sertão de Pernambuco.
Ibama and the Civil Police destroy two clandestine sawmills in Senador José Porfírio, Pará
Ibama and the Civil Police have destroyed two illegal sawmills operating in Senador José Porfírio, Pará, after discovering their illegal activities despite previous embargos.
Profepa carries out its first mega operation of the year against illegal logging; security actions covered 28 states
The first simultaneous forest operation of the year against clandestine logging in critical areas of 28 states led to 25 closures and the seizure of various illegal materials and machinery.
Six arrested in operation against group investigated for illegal timber exploitation in indigenous land of MT
Six individuals were caught during a police operation targeting illegal timber exploitation in the Urubu Branco Indigenous Territory in Confresa, MT, along with associated locations in Pará, Goiás, and Tocantins.