US, EU Consumption Driving Chinese Imports of Illegal Wood

Jakarta, Indonesia and Washington, DC (24 March 2006) - A new report released today by a coalition of international and Chinese organizations shows that the United States, Japan and the European Union are the main markets for furniture and other products made in China, much of which is made from wood harvested in countries with poor track records in terms of illegal logging, associated corruption or human rights violations.

Jakarta, Indonesia and Washington, DC (24 March 2006) – A new report released today by a coalition of international and Chinese organizations shows that the United States, Japan and the European Union are the main markets for furniture and other products made in China, much of which is made from wood harvested in countries with poor track records in terms of illegal logging, associated corruption or human rights violations.