WWF in the Amazon rainforest

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04 Aug 2008
WWFolio Bolivia Nr. 14 - July 2008
We invite you to learn more about WWF's activities in Bolivia during the last three months.

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22 Jul 2008
Too much illegal wood in EU markets - WWF
Brussels, Belgium: Almost one-fifth of wood imported into the European Union in 2006 came from illegal or suspected illegal sources, with Russia, Indonesia and China being the main sources, says a new WWF report. The global conservation organisation calls for strong European legislation to prevent illegal wood entering the EU markets.

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Regarded by many as THE crown jewel of the natural world, the Amazon rainforest remains the largest expanse of its kind on the planet, the ongoing focus of exciting scientific research and discoveries... and the scene of bitter conflict and struggle.

Global heritage for some, home for others, and an untapped bank account for many, the region is under siege from fire, logging and other large-scale disturbances that all add up to major deforestation.

Today, decades after conservation efforts for the area took root, the struggle to curb the 'arc of destruction' continues. There are vital reasons to make this happen. As of mid-2005, scientists estimate that more than 17,1% of the Amazon rainforest biome in Brazil has been lost - home to at least 10% of the world´s known species¹.

Discover the area, the threats that undermine it, WWF's solutions and how you can help conservation efforts.

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¹WWF-Brazil/INPE, 2005

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