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Econation Blog
Can't see the wood for the kwila
How we can help the fight against global warming without trying
by Maire Leadbeater, New Zealand Herald, Thursday Jun 18, 2009
If New Zealand could make a contribution that would help prevent further global warming but make virtually no impact on our lifestyle, we would go for it, wouldn't we? If we could also count on this action to boost local industry there would be no stopping us - right?
Actually, not so when it comes to banning the import of illegally logged wood, almost all of it from tropical old growth forests.
The previous Labour-led Government commissioned a study in 2007 to investigate the cost to New Zealand's wood industry of the global illegal logging trade. The estimated annual cost to our sawmillers, paper and pulp producers and forest owners was $266 million.
Around 80 per cent of the illegally logged wood coming into New Zealand is kwila, (also known as merbau) favoured for decking and outdoor furniture because of its hardy qualities.
Read the full story: How we can help the fight against global warming without trying
Posted by Michael Lockhart on 18th June, 2009 | Comments | Trackbacks
Tags: General Sustainability
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