Timber

Conservation Coalition Steps In to Protect 3.5 Million Acres Amid Timber Industry’s Legal Challenge

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A coalition of conservation organizations has stepped into a legal battle that could jeopardize the protected status of nearly 3.5 million acres of land across California, Oregon, and Washington. This land is part of a broader ecosystem critical for the survival of the northern spotted owl, a species already under threat. Tom Wheeler, executive director of the Arcata-based Environmental Protection Information Center (EPIC), criticized the timber industry for its ongoing attempts to manipulate legal frameworks to promote logging on public lands. “We have stood up for the northern spotted owls and science for decades, and … Read more

New EU Timber Traceability Law Threatens $3.5 Billion US Paper Trade, Could Spike Prices of Everyday Hygiene Products

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Brussels, Belgium — The American paper industry is expressing concern over a new European Union regulation that mandates strict traceability of timber, a move that could potentially disrupt $3.5 billion in trade and increase costs for everyday hygiene products such as diapers and sanitary pads. The European Union’s Deforestation Regulation, which seeks to prevent global forest depletion, threatens significant implications for both U.S. producers and European consumers. The regulation intends to curb the role European consumption plays in global deforestation, which accounts for approximately 10% of the world’s total. This includes commodities like timber, beef, … Read more

Estranged Wife of Peruvian Soccer Player Awarded $600,000 in Damages in Assault Lawsuit Against Former Portland Timber

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Portland, Oregon – A jury in Multnomah County has awarded Génessis Alarcón, the estranged wife of Peru international midfielder Andy Polo, $600,000 in damages after finding Polo liable for assault and battery against Alarcón. Alarcón’s attorney, Michael Fuller, stated that the jury awarded the maximum amount allowed. However, there may be difficulties in collecting the amount from Polo, especially if he keeps his assets overseas and earns no income in the U.S. Fuller remains determined to collect the damage award on behalf of Alarcón, especially if Polo accompanies Peru’s national team to the U.S. this … Read more