EU to crack down on illegal logging
European countries are working to stop illegal logging in developing nations by keeping such wood out of European markets. Beginning in 2013, importing illegally sourced wood products will be prohibited across the European Union. It will be up to each of the 27 EU member states to draft laws of compliance. Gerry Hadden has more.
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