Forests

Deforestation can't be stopped by voluntary action alone

An aerial shot of logs illegally cut from Amazon rainforest in Para state, Brazil.

An aerial shot of logs illegally cut from Amazon rainforest in Para state, Brazil. Image: REUTERS/Nacho Doce

Brian Schatz
Senator from Hawaii (D), United States Senate
Michael B. Jenkins
President and Chief Executive Officer, Forest Trends
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Regulation is needed to support voluntary commitments on deforestation
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