Belize enacts moratorium on rosewood

Illegally harvested rosewood from the Sarstoon Temash National Park in Belize. Photo by: Anisario Cal.

March 20, 2012, www.news.mongabay.com | “The Belizean Government has banned the harvesting and export of rosewood with immediate effect, in response to the widespread clearing of the hardwood species for the Asian market.”

“Belize enacts moratorium on rosewood
news.mongabay.com
The Belizean Government has banned the harvesting and export of rosewood with immediate effect, in response to the widespread clearing of the hardwood species for the Asian market. A government statement released on Friday, March 16th claimed the moratorium was necessary”
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