Stopping illegal logging can only be done with massive support

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Stopping illegal logging can only be done with massive support. You can help Greenpeace by copy-pasting the following message in an email to your friends. -- SPREAD THE WORD EMAIL ---- Hi, I’ve just taken action with Greenpeace to stop the import of illegal timber in the EU. Do it too: http://shurl.org/illegal-logging-action Chances are you and I have used products manufactured from illegal logging. Deforestation contributes to climate change and biodiversity loss. You can refuse to be an accomplice of biodiversity and climate crime. On July 23rd, the European Commission will vote on proposed legislation to stop the import of illegally logged timber. President Barroso is being lobbied to reject legislation by companies who profit from selling illegal timber. Help Greenpeace combat illegal logging and ask EU Commission President Barroso to approve this legislation. http://shurl.org/illegal-logging-action Or here (this may be a bit looooong for an email): http://www.greenpeace.org/international/campaigns/forests/eu-ban-illegal-timber?utm_source=conf & utm_medium=email & utm_campaign=tafThanks!--------From Mrs Jillian VickermanTo José Manuel BarrosoSubject Ban illegal timberDear Commission President, I am writing to urge you to lead the European Commission in adopting legislation that will ensure all timber products placed on the European market are from legal sources and well-managed forests. As the world's biggest wood importer, Europe has a unique responsibility to help stop deforestation, illegal logging and its impacts on climate, biodiversity and forest communities. In 2008, Greenpeace has witnessed at least six ships entering the EU carrying timber from companies involved in illegal logging in the Amazon and the Democratic Republic of Congo. These shipments are just the tip of the iceberg, with a large portion of imports sourced from areas where illegal and destructive logging is rampant. Without an European illegal timber law, I am being made an unwilling accomplice in forest crime. President Barroso, I urge you to do the right thing and approve strong EU timber law now. This is an essential step that will contribute to protect the climate and forests, reward responsible business and foster sustainable development. Sincerely, Mrs Jillian Vickerman, South Africa