MEPs are expected to give the green light to plans for a possible ban on the illegal timber trade in the EU. A draft recommendation on legislative proposals to prohibit the import of illegally sourced timber and curb deforestation was being debated by the environment committee on Tuesday 13 April 2010. The proposals, drafted by UK Green MEP Caroline Lucas, could lead to a full ban on illegal timber throughout the EU. The draft recommendation from parliament – including tabled amendments – will be voted on by the environment committee at the beginning of May.

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European Parliament Legislative Observatory COD/2008/0198 Obligations of operators who place timber and timber products on the market