Number: RL33932
Title: Illegal Logging: Background and Issues
Authors: Pervaze A. Sheikh, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: Illegal logging is addressed by Congress in the 2008 farm bill (P.L. 110-234). A provision in the law amends the Lacey Act to include plants traded in violation of foreign laws. This was primarily intended to deter imports of illegally obtained timber from foreign countries.
Pages: 12
Date: June 9, 2008