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Illegal logging in Africa is a threat to security

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By Catherine Kelly, Carl Pilgram
| Phys.org Verified
African countries are estimated to lose US$17 billion each year to illegal logging. High-value timber species are in global demand. Illegal logging is most prevalent in the continent's tropical rainforests. Foreign demand for rare hardwoods from these forests has dramatically increased. A significant driver is Chinese demand for teak, redwood and mahogany. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Africa's share of rosewood exports to China rose from 40% in 2008 to 90% in 2018.
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Illegal logging in Africa is a threat to security

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By Catherine Kelly, Carl Pilgram
| Modern Ghana Verified
African countries are estimated to lose US$17 billion each year to illegal logging. High-value timber species are in global demand. Illegal logging is most prevalent in the continent's tropical rainforests. Foreign demand for rare hardwoods from these forests has dramatically increased . A significant driver is Chinese demand for teak, redwood and mahogany. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Africa's share of rosewood exports to China rose from 40% in 2008 to 90% in 2018.
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Illegal logging in Africa is a threat to security

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By Catherine Kelly, Carl Pilgram, Caden Browne
| The Conversation Verified
African countries are estimated to lose US$17 billion each year to illegal logging. High-value timber species are in global demand. Illegal logging is most prevalent in the continent’s tropical rainforests. Foreign demand for rare hardwoods from these forests has dramatically increased. A significant driver is Chinese demand for teak, redwood and mahogany. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Africa’s share of rosewood exports to China rose from 40% in 2008 to 90% in 2018.
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Illegal Logging in Africa and Its Security Implications – Africa Center for Strategic Studies

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By C. Browne, Catherine Kelly, Carl Pilgram, “Illegal logging
| Africa Center
Illegal logging is a growing feature of transnational organized crime in Africa, often facilitated by the collusion of senior officials, with far-reaching security and environmental implications for the countries affected. African countries are estimated to lose $17 billion to illegal logging each year. This is part of a global market with an economic value of $30 to $150 billion.
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