Greenpeace just published a new report critical of the logging industryin DRC. According to the report” the logging sector is rife withcorruption and impunity. International logging companies claim theyhelp to alleviate poverty” but in reality their intervention results inenvironmental and social disasters. The area taxes paid by thecompanies never reach the local communities. The schools and hospitalsthey promise to build rarely materialize. Meanwhile” the rainforest andits rich biodiversity continue to diminish. Trying to influence thenext meeting of the World Bank board” Greenpeace advocates for acancellation of the logging titles and a new forest management planthat includes participation of local communities.

You can read a review of the report on Surfbirds.com” or download it from the Greenpeace website.