Russia

Solution Number One

Totally stop all exportation of timber from Russia

-70% of all trees cut down are exported

-The main importers of Russian wood are China, Japan, and Korea

Stopping the export of wood and wood products would enable Russian timber companies to provide for domestic demand and to reduce stress on the taiga forest.

 

Solution Numer Two

Increase Regulation

-They need to have better inspection at their border crossings

-Other countries need to use less or get timber from legal sources

-Other countries need to change their policies to reduce demand for wood and wood products

-Tougher penalties for illegal imports

 

Solution Number Three

Stop Corruption in the government

-Government officials are often paid off to look the other way concerning illegal logging

-Corruption is involved in 50% of the timber industry in Russia

-Because of the corruption,

“It is difficult to ensure exports are the products of sustainable development.”

 

Solution Number Four

Recycle Wood and Wood Products

According to Green Peace international, recycling one ton of news paper:

Saves 17 trees

saves enough energy to power an average for 6 months

eliminates three cubic meters of land fill

saves 31,780 liters of water takes 43% less energy than producing a ton of paper from virgin pulp.