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Authorities in Madagascar successfully blocked an attempt to ship illegally logged rosewood from the port of Vohemar over the weekend, according to local reports. The incident, while isolated, suggests citizens, the Waters and Forests Administration, local media, and shipping companies are having an impact on slowing the rosewood trade that has devastated Madagascar's rainforest parks, wildlife, and rural communities.
http://news.mongabay.com/2010/1110-madagascar_rosewood_blocked.html
Local efforts block attempt to ship illegal rosewood from Madagascar
Date : 11th November 2010, Source : MongabayAuthorities in Madagascar successfully blocked an attempt to ship illegally logged rosewood from the port of Vohemar over the weekend, according to local reports. The incident, while isolated, suggests citizens, the Waters and Forests Administration, local media, and shipping companies are having an impact on slowing the rosewood trade that has devastated Madagascar's rainforest parks, wildlife, and rural communities.
http://news.mongabay.com/2010/1110-madagascar_rosewood_blocked.html
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