Logging companies accused of deliberately poisoning Romanian forests so they can cut more timber.
Raluca Ioana Draghici
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A journalist's investigation has uncovered reports that some forestry agencies are using pheromones to attract pest beetles to intentionally make forests sick. This would give logging companies access to more timber. The journalist also points to a lack of checks by the authorities, which has allowed the practice to spread.
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