Nov 19, 2006

US, Indonesia sign pact to fight illegal logging

Reuters: The United States has signed a pact to help stop illegal logging in Indonesia, home to most of the world's orangutans and many other endangered species, the U.S. Trade Representative's office said on Friday. "A core part of our international trade agenda must be combating illegal trade, including protecting endangered species," U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab said in a statement. "The United States and Indonesia are partnering to combat illegal logging and the ... Link VIA - EcologicalInternet.org (Dr. Glen Barry)