Tree DNA to fight illegal logging

Date published: 21/08/2009

A recap on the trade in stolen timber and recent efforts to improve enforcement by Julian Newman of the EIA, followed DHTT CEO Kevin Hill on our unique scientific method to verify the origin of wood products.

Note that paper-based Chain-of-Custody systems, whilst expensive, are still subject to fraud. DNA testing will deter criminals from cheating the system and lower the overall cost of tracing timber through global supply chains. Video report

 
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