Illegal Logging
Illegal logging is a huge problem worldwide. It’s estimated that 15-30% of all timber harvested is done so illegally, costing governments and taxpayers billions of dollars each year in lost revenue. Not only is illegal logging devastating to local economies, it’s also terrible for the environment. Trees are a vital part of the global carbon cycle, and when they’re cut down illegally, it disrupts that cycle and contributes to climate change.