SL known as nation which exports stolen timber: Head of Consultation Committee on Environment

12 December 2023 10:22 am Views - 737

Parliament, Dec. 12 (Daily Mirror) - It has become difficult for Sri Lanka to export timber, especially to Europe as it is perceived that local exporters are supplying stolen timber, Chairman of the Consultative Committee on Environment Ajith Mannapperuma told Parliament today.

"This situation has arisen as Sri Lankan exporters have failed to produce documentary proof that timber that is offered to foreign buyers are from commercial forests," he said.