Nigeria: NCF Raises the Alarm Over Deforestation, Says Nigeria Lost 90 Percent of Forest Cover in 30 Years
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation has warned that Nigeria has lost nearly 90% of its forest cover in the past 30 years due to deforestation driven by illegal logging, agriculture, and urbanization.
UP: Gang involved in stealing teak trees from fields exposed, 3 arrested
In Uttar Pradesh, police have arrested three individuals linked to the theft of teak trees from agricultural fields following a complaint.
More than 10 properties fined for illegal deforestation of 227 hectares in Paraíba
Over 10 properties have been penalized for illegally clearing 227 hectares of land in Paraíba, Brazil.
Operation destroys illegal mines and exposes craters, contaminated rivers, and devastation in protected area of Carajás
A major operation in Carajás, Brazil, has revealed extensive environmental degradation caused by illegal mining and logging activities.
Company fined over R$ 1.5 million for exploitation and deforestation of forest in MT
A timber company was fined R$ 1.5 million for illegal logging and deforestation in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil, during a police operation.
PRF seizes 210 m³ of illegal wood and rescues 137 birds during operation on highways in the Sertão
The Federal Highway Police (PRF) conducted the 'Sentinela' operation in the Sertão of Pernambuco, seizing illegal wood and rescuing numerous birds over a span of several weeks.
Ibama agents ambushed during operation against illegal extraction in the Tenharim-Marmelos Indigenous Territory in Amazonas
Agents from Ibama were ambushed during an operation against illegal logging in the Tenharim-Marmelos Indigenous Territory in Amazonas, Brazil.
VIDEO: Truck with irregular documents for 10 years found loaded with stolen wood
A truck with irregular documentation for the past ten years was discovered in Brazil loaded with stolen wood in Rio Pardo de Minas.
Convicted one of the persons in connection with the illegal felling of the Mārupes giant oak
A man has been convicted for his role in the illegal felling of a protected oak tree in Mārupes, Latvia.
Operation of ICMBio and Ibama applies over R$ 110 million in fines to sawmills in Pará
The 'Maravalha' operation has led to over R$ 110 million in fines against sawmills in Pará due to illegal activities.
Police are investigating illegally felled oak trees
Since 2021, old oak trees have been illegally cut down along a bike path in Sønderris, leading Esbjerg Municipality to report the unauthorized removals to the police.
Wood dealer arrested and fined R$ 100 thousand after attempting to bribe an Ibama inspector in Anapu, Pará
A wood dealer in Anapu, Pará, was arrested after offering a bribe of R$ 100,000 to an Ibama inspector to avoid penalties for illegal operations.
Police seize two loads of illegal wood valued at R$ 200,000 on BR-232; VIDEO
Federal highway police in Brazil seized illegal wood valued at R$ 200,000 during a routine check on BR-232 in Pernambuco.
Police find abandoned convoy with illegal timber in protected area of RO
Brazilian police discovered three abandoned trucks loaded with illegal timber near the Mapinguari National Park in Rondônia.
They will pay for the unlawful "management" of the river valley for two years
A family is held responsible for the illegal management of a state-owned river valley area, leading to environmental damage.
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.