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RELEASE: Guide for Business Drives Better Decisions on Forest Products

December 10, 2012
Location: GENEVA//WASHINGTON, D.C.,

The World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) today released the third edition of **[Susta

STATEMENT: Settlement of Gibson Guitar Logging Case

August 7, 2012
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The U.S. Department of Justice announced yesterday that it reached a criminal enforcement agreement with Gibson Guitar Corporation, resolving two widely-publicized investigations into allegations that Gibson had violated the U.S. Lacey Act by illegally purchasing and importing wood products from Madagascar and India.

Are Your Wood Products Really Certified?

By Caitlin Clarke and Adam Grant on May 4, 2011

WRI experts answer questions on forest certification and the Lacey Act.

Q&A: Fiber Testing, Paper, and the Lacey Act

By Ruth Nogueron, Craig Hanson and Adam Grant on January 26, 2011

Answers to frequently asked questions about fiber testing, a technology that can help find potentially illegal wood in the paper supply chain.

The Year in Illegal Logging: A Look Back

By Craig Hanson on January 7, 2011

2010 was a significant year for global efforts to tackle illegal logging. Here’s a look back on some of that progress.

Risk Free? Paper and the Lacey Act

By Ruth Nogueron and Craig Hanson on November 15, 2010

En Español | Chinese/中文

Tests detect potentially illegal wood in paper. Here are some tips to manage risk.

Declarations and Due Care: Insights from Another Lacey Case

By Craig Hanson on October 5, 2010

En Español

Enforcement of the amended Lacey Act has begun, both on and off the public radar. Here are tips on how to remain in compliance.

NEWS RELEASE: Global Alliance Launched to Curb Trade in Illegal Wood

May 26, 2010
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The Forest Legality Alliance was launched today to support private sector efforts and policies to reduce trade in illegally harvested wood.

Former Swedish Prime Minister Göran Persson Joins WRI Board

March 11, 2010
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Also available in Swedish.

Former Prime Minister of Sweden Göran Persson has been elected to the Board of Directors of the World Resources Institute (WRI).

Save the Date for WRI's Environmental Stories to Watch 2010 Press Briefing

December 23, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Jonathan Lash, president of the World Resources Institute (WRI), will brief journalists on January 7 at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. on upcoming environmental issues in 2010, including climate, business action, water, forests and more.

Is Your Company Prepared for the Lacey Act?

By Adam Grant on December 22, 2009

A recent U.S. government raid on illegally sourced wood is a wake-up call to businesses.

Fact Sheet: Are You Ready for the Lacey Act?

December 22, 2009

What is the Lacey Act and how can companies comply? This fact sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions.

Bridging the Information Gap: Combating Illegal Logging in Indonesia

David W Brown and Fred Stolle

October, 2009

This Forest Note puts forward a systematic approach to analyzing the Indonesian forestry sector in order to identify which forest laws and regulations are being disobeyed and where.

When A Tree Falls Illegally In The Forest

By Jonathan Lash on January 9, 2009

Soon, everybody may hear. The world’s first ban on illegal wood imports could be a breakthrough on climate change.

Video: Fighting Deforestation With the Lacey Act

By Payson Schwin on January 5, 2009

Could recent changes to the century-old Lacey Act in the U.S. affect global timber supply chains?