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Madagascar precious wood faces ban

Antananarivo - A group of international environmental organisations and universities have called for a boycott of precious wood from Madagascar, saying criminal gangs have been using months of political turmoil to plunder...

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Loophole looms for illegal loggers ravaging Madagascar

Antananarivo, Madagascar – An exceptional authorisation from the Malagasy transitional government for the export of raw and semi-processed precious woods risks opening a loophole for the legal export of illegally cut timber and...

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Madagascar: Political Instability Speeds Destruction of a Unique Environment

Political instability in Madagascar is having a serious effect on the already fragile and highly endangered ecology of this island nation. This is of profound concern as Madagascar contains many unique species that are already...

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Destruction worsens in Madagascar

Armed bands are decimating rainforest reserves in northeastern Madagascar, killing lemurs and intimidating conservation workers, despite widespread condemnation by international environmental groups. Several local sources...

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