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Recommendation 14

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Current UK regulation proves insufficient for limiting non-sustainable deforestation impacts.

Conclusion
Current UK regulation is not sufficient when it comes to limiting non-sustainable deforestation. It relies too heavily on the laws in exporting countries and an assumption that that these laws will incorporate adequate provision for sustainability: as currently drafted the Regulations take control of the UK’s impact on sustainable timber production out of the UK’s hands.
Paragraph Reference: 51
Government Response

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