Essays about: "what is illegal logging"

Found 4 essays containing the words what is illegal logging.

1. 1. Den asiatiska elefanten (Elephas maximus) i turismen : vilka blir konsekvenserna av utnyttjandet av asiatiska elefanter inom turismen?

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

   Author : Lotta Svensson; [2017]
   Keywords : asiatisk elefant; turism; fångenskap; beteende; välfärd;

   Abstract : The Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) has played an important role in the cultural, economic and social life of Asia for millennia, and today elephant trekking and similar activities are a central image of the tourism marketing campaign. Though in most countries it has been illegal for years, elephants are harvested from the wild to be used for this type of work. READ MORE

3. 2. Chain of Custody on Timber Products in the Construction Industry- A Case Study at Skanska Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Ann Sterner; Ellen Johansson; [2011]
   Keywords : Chain of Custody; timber; construction industry; Skanska; corporate social responsibility; environment; sustainability; decentralization; FSC; LEED; Social Responsible Purchasing; procurement; eco-certification; supply chain.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Chain of Custody on timber refers to the chronological documentation throughout the value chain, from forest to consumer. For a construction company, who engages within Social Responsible Purchasing, it is important to know where purchased material origins from. READ MORE

4. 3. Illegal logging in Northwest Russia : export taxes as a means to prevent illegal operations

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

   Author : Tommy Johansson; [2010]
   Keywords : Illegal logging; wood; trade and export;

   Abstract : The North-West of Russia is a region, where most of the Russian forest products export to Europe is originated. There are also several publications and papers which have indicated that illegal logging and the export of this illegally harvested wood are a major problem in this particular region. READ MORE

5. 4. Latvian logging companies : present state and development needs

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Products

   Author : Daniel Norström; Kristin Gustafsson; [2005]
   Keywords : logging; Latvia;

   Abstract : Several Swedish forestry research institutions, the Nordic Council of Forest Operations Research (NSR), the Nordic Forest Research Co-operation Committee (SNS) and the Royal Swedish Academy of Forestry and Agriculture (KSLA) in co-operation with the Nordic-Baltic Forest-Operations Network has concluded that further discussions and activities concerning Baltic forest operations need more facts regarding the present state and development needs in the Baltic forestry. This study was undertaken to begin bridging this gap by a mission given by the Swedish Institute of Forestry Research. READ MORE