The Government of Ukraine discusses with the European Union the lifting of the moratorium on timber exports and the creation of efficient deforestation and woodworking market.
Ukrinform: Ukraine, EU discuss creation of efficient deforestation and woodworking market
The forest trees reflect in a big man-made pit with water left after amber mining in Rivne Oblast. The pumping method of amber mining, most commonly used by the individual contractors, leaves the pits in a ground, which destroy tree roots and brings to massive deforestation of the area. But this illegal and environment damaging business supports thousands of families in the region.
