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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Police: Mass Death of Freshwater Pearls Causes Million-Euro Damage

A police report reveals significant damage caused to an endangered freshwater pearl mussel population at a logging site owned by Stora Enso in Suomussalmi, Finland, with a financial impact estimated at nearly two million euros.

Feb 26 • 11:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Let's Become Trees Together" Citizens March for Tree Protection in Jeonju

Citizens and civic groups in Jeonju, South Korea, are organizing a large demonstration to protest against the city's tree management policies following the controversial logging of willow trees along the Jeonju Stream.

Feb 26 • 06:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 14:51 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

An NGO warns about the too frequent use of clear-cuts in French forests

An NGO report highlights the persistent issue of clear-cutting in French forests, deeming it excessive and insufficiently addressed in terms of environmental and climate challenges.

Feb 25 • 14:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Even the frost was not a deterrent – these species are resistant to both heat and cold: specialists will return to work in the spring

Lithuanian forestry specialists emphasize the importance of winter logging, citing ecological considerations and the quality of timber harvested during this season.

Feb 25 • 08:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 24 • 22:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Another new forest dispute in Suomussalmi - locals fear that the landscape of a popular recreational area will be ruined

Plans for logging by Metsähallitus near Varisjärvi in Suomussalmi have sparked concern among local residents about the potential destruction of the area's landscape.

Feb 21 • 04:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Overwatch players to receive new rewards in Blizzard’s surprise weekend update - How to claim your free items

Overwatch players can earn rewards including double XP and free loot boxes by logging in during the surprise weekend event.

Feb 20 • 12:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

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.

Feb 20 • 07:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 19 • 20:56 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Twitter is down - users cannot log in

Twitter is experiencing significant outages as 42,000 users report issues logging in and accessing content.

Feb 16 • 13:52 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

X is down worldwide, issues with web and app opening

The microblogging platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is experiencing significant outages affecting users globally, with reports indicating issues with logging in and loading feeds.

Feb 16 • 13:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 12 • 17:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Fuel Thief Often Strikes Logging Sites by Order, and Locks Don't Stop the Professional

Fuel thefts are a persistent issue for entrepreneurs at logging sites in Finland, even during winter.

Feb 12 • 15:08 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The DAP wants to sell spruce trees damaged by bark beetles in the Gauja National Park

The Nature Conservation Agency is seeking timber companies to cut down and buy spruce trees affected by bark beetles in the Gauja National Park.

Feb 12 • 13:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 12 • 12:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The protection of the flying squirrel has been left to forestry professionals – authorities mainly instruct logging via email

Authorities in Jyväskylä are under investigation for potentially allowing logging in a protected area for flying squirrels, highlighting the challenges in environmental law enforcement.

Feb 12 • 10:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

National Force is sent to indigenous land in MA after increase in violence and conflicts with loggers

The National Force has been deployed to the Indigenous Land of Governador in Maranhão, Brazil, in response to escalating violence and conflicts involving loggers.

Feb 11 • 20:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Three-month logging ban for forest areas – legislative change to secure spring nesting peace for birds in prime locations

A proposed legislative change in Finland seeks to implement a three-month logging ban during bird nesting periods in specific forest types.

Feb 11 • 09:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 10 • 21:13 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Alpine town struggles with identity as logging industry packs up

Swifts Creek, an alpine town in Victoria, faces an economic transition as its major employer, a sawmill, shuts down, leading to community discussions on how to adapt.

Feb 9 • 20:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What are the two demands of Ola-Uber-Rapido drivers? Today they are on strike

Gig workers associated with ride-hailing platforms like Ola, Uber, and Rapido have announced a nationwide strike, logging out from apps for six hours, which is expected to disrupt cab and bike taxi services in several cities due to their union's two main demands.

Feb 7 • 02:18 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 6 • 20:28 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Medvednica under chainsaws, Zagreb residents fear excessive logging! Here’s what Croatian Forests say

Zagreb residents are voicing concerns about extensive logging on Medvednica, as healthy trees are reportedly being cut down without adequate replanting, raising issues among nature lovers and environmentalists.

Feb 6 • 10:07 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Tree Cutting Work in Rokiškis District Ends in Tragedy

A tragic incident in the Rokiškis district occurred when a falling tree killed a man during logging operations.

Feb 6 • 05:31 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Problems logging into public digital solutions

A number of public digital solutions are currently unavailable due to issues with the NemLog-In login system, affecting websites like skat.dk, borger.dk, and sundhed.dk, according to the Digitaliseringsstyrelsen.

Feb 4 • 17:38 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Thanks to prolonged cold weather, forests can be managed in wet areas

This year, prolonged freezing temperatures allow forest management in wetlands, a departure from recent years' difficulties caused by warm winters.

Feb 4 • 16:44 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Thanks to the prolonged cold, forests can be managed even in wet areas

This year, prolonged cold temperatures allow for forestry activities in wet areas that have been challenging due to warm winters in recent years.

Feb 4 • 16:44 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Helicopters drop logs over rivers in the United States: more than 6,000 trees with a vital goal

The unusual sight of helicopters dropping giant logs over rivers in the Northwestern United States is part of a major effort to restore the rivers' ecological balance using over 6,000 trees.

Feb 4 • 15:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 4 • 13:38 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The logging company "Sodra Forest Latvia" has changed its name

The logging company has changed its name to "Ingka Investments Forest" following a change of ownership.

Feb 4 • 12:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Crime & Justice

The Forest District Cut Down Trees in Areas Covered by a Moratorium

In two forests in Wrocław, trees, including old and monumental ones, were cut down in violation of a moratorium on logging, prompting community concerns and an investigation by authorities.

Feb 3 • 19:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Former NSW Labor minister condemns Forestry Corporation after greater glider ‘den trees’ found at planned logging site

Bob Debus, a former NSW Labor environment minister, has urged the government to stop logging in a southern coast forest after endangered greater glider habitat was identified by citizen scientists.

Jan 14 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

‘They’re scared of us now’: how co-investment in a tropical forest saw off loggers

The article discusses how collaborative investment in the Darién Gap has successfully deterred logging activities, highlighting the region's ecological significance and the challenges of accessing this remote area.

Dec 25 • 15:00 UTC

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