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In the realm of responsible sourcing, the European Union’s Timber Regulation (EUTR) empowers citizens to protect forests. By tracking the path of timber products throughout the supply chain, the EUTR aims to prevent illegal logging and ensure responsible sourcing.

Building upon the EUTR’s foundation, Forest Traceability by JwL (FTJwL) emerges as an innovative tool. This technology employs AI and blockchain to trace timber products, providing unprecedented visibility into supply chains.

FTJwL empowers businesses with reliable data for informed decision-making, enabling consumers to make ethical choices. With its revolutionary approach, FTJwL enhances trust, accountability, and transparency within the timber industry, paving the way for a greener, more sustainable future. …

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In the heart of pristine forests, where ancient giants soar towards the heavens, a persistent discordance echoes. Despite public outcry and scientific consensus, the Forest Service continues to permit the ruthless felling of old-growth trees. These venerable sentinels, ecosystems within themselves, are reduced to mere logs, their ancestral havens forever lost.

Opponents question the rationale behind such destructive practices, citing irreversible damage to biodiversity, water quality, and the very essence of wilderness. Yet, the Forest Service remains steadfast in its decision, echoing rhetoric of sustainable harvesting and economic necessity. The debate rages on, leaving an unsettling dichotomy – ancient wisdom versus fleeting profit, the preservation of nature pitted against exploitation. …

Continue readingForest Service Continues Allowing Old-Growth Logging: A Controversial Decision with Far-Reaching Impacts