FROM FRIENDS OF THE EARTH — SUSTAINABLE FORESTS IN DANGER

View in browser Dear John, Last week I revealed the dark truth. So-called sustainable timber is causing the destruction of precious rainforests. It’s threatening critically endangered wildlife. And it’s forcing Indigenous communities from their lands. Thousands have already written to the UK government demanding an urgent investigation. And a new law cleaning up UK supply chains. Will you join them? I'LL SIGN THE PETITION For more info, my previous email is below. Thanks, Nick, Campaigner, Friends of the Earth We've just uncovered the grim truth behind so-called "sustainable" timber [1]. The destruction of critically-endangered tiger habitats? Indigenous communities forced from their lands? These are no barrier to Malaysian timber receiving "sustainability" certification. Timber that could be finding its way into UK retailers. And even your home. The system is broken. The UK government must intervene. So please demand an urgent investigation today. And action to clean up UK companies’ global supply chains. I'LL SIGN THE PETITION The UK is a key importer of Malaysian timber, where the local certification claims it’s “responsibly sourced”. But the truth is grim: our investigation shows ongoing forest destruction. Destruction that pollutes rivers and makes flooding worse. Destruction that threatens endangered species and biodiversity. All in the name of profit. The government must urgently investigate imports of Malaysian timber. And it must stop the UK playing a part in environmental and human rights abuses, wherever companies operate or source from. Please sign our petition and demand the government investigates Malaysian timber, now. And demand a new law to make sure UK companies aren’t linked to forest destruction, environmental harms or human rights abuses in their supply chains. I'LL SIGN THE PETITION Thanks for your support, Nick, Campaigner, Friends of the Earth Notes: [1] Sustainable wood? How Malaysia's tainted timber could be reaching the UK, Friends of the Earth About us Supporter promise Privacy policy Contact us DONATE This email was sent to spanishjohnedwards@gmail.com Want to change how you receive these emails? Unsubscribe from this list We send communications to our supporters who have opted in to receive emails from us. Friends of the Earth Limited. Reg. No. 01012357. Incorporated in England and Wales. Registered office: Friends of the Earth The Printworks 139 Clapham Road London, SW9 0HP United Kingdom Copyright © Friends of the Earth Limited