Prevention of Illegal Logging in Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia and China

Purpose of the study. The article discusses different ways to solve the problem of illegal logging of forest plantations on the example of those countries where, on the one hand, there is transparency in timber harvesting along with its certification and traceability, and on the other hand, the creation of the most effective forest management system, involving local communities in actively combat the problem of illegal logging. In the article, the author comes to the conclusion that each country has its own peculiarities, but it is impossible not to take into account the positive experience that historically justifies itself and gives positive results. Moreover, we are talking about those countries that have large forest plantations.

illegal logging, law, timber, warning, violation, preventive measures, repressive measures, judicial practice