For this crime, a poacher could get six months in prison. But working alone and unarmed, forestry officers make few arrests. And this man goes free. Some people in the region argue that even if African governments had the means to enforce their conservation laws effectively, they lack the will to do so. Download a player Vivo's technical FAQ Conservation a low priority Timber exports are a major source of revenue in the region, but very little of that money is spent on conserving forests.
Critics say government leaders put no priority on conservation.
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