The Forest Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation adopts various ways and means, including the Community Monitoring and Reporting System (CMRS), to curb illicit timbers and forest products.
According to the data gathered between 18 and 24 July, a total of 130.3464 tonnes of illegal timbers — 38.0078 tonnes of teak, 35.6166 tonnes of hardwood and 56.7220 tonnes of others — were confiscated in regions/states and Nay Pyi Taw and 28 suspects captured with 37 vehicles, the department stated. — MNA
Over 130 tonnes of illegal timbers impounded in Nay Pyi Taw, regions/states
- July 27, 2022
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