Wood species protection is in the news. CITES adds to its international protection list while in the U.S. the Endangered Species Act celebrates its 40th anniversary.
Thai rosewood has been given protection under international law, one of many decisions made at the recent Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), held March 3-14 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Taylor Guitars says a Cameroon ebony lumber mill partnership, made with Spanish distributor Madinter Trade to purchase, will extend its access to exotic woods. Paul Taylor explains in a video.
Dueling concerts on both sides of Gibson Guitars wood battle: in Madagascar, a concert against illegal logging at the source of the ebony; and a Tea Party "We Stand With Gibson" rally sides with the guitar maker,