When will we learn, with all the eco options available to us why do we still think it’s cool to go into other peoples back yards and destroy it.
Australia has been urged to stop importing timber products that have been illegally harvested. The forests of Papua New Guinea are suffering because of this.
Papua New Guinea (PNG) is situated north of Far North Queensland Australia in the pacific ocean, this beautiful untouched country is under threat from logging.
Forests are being felled, barges filled then they are piled onto ships bound for China, the wood is then made into products such as plywood furniture.
The majority of PNG’s population live in traditional societies and practice harvesting food with minimal impact to the environment, in other words pretty much taking only what they need.
PNG is one of the least explored countries in the world, that alone gets your imagination going as to what undiscovered cures, plants insects etc exist on this land but will we ever find out because a 2008 report by the university of PNG states that if illegal logging continues by 2021 four fifths of accessible forest area will be cleared affecting the people and wildlife of this beautiful country.
When looking for wood look for a logo on the product that says FSC meaning forest stewardship council as this represents wood that has been certified or product that has been sourced from a sustainably managed forest.
US urges Australia to ban illegal timber imports
My last say on this is that every time we as the citizens of the planet take a step forward there is always some power we cannot control who is motivated by money that makes us unknowingly take two steps back, Go figure.
I'm Gary Mason and I share tips and ideas for those interested in going green. My blog is about taking steps towards living a green lifestyle in order to protect the environment. I am doing my part to spread the word, have some fun and promote the benefits of living sustainably. 
