Origin and species: fighting illegal logging with science

Scientists at Britain's Royal Botanic Gardens are working on a global project as part of efforts to halt international illegal logging. Source: Phys.org

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A timeworn laboratory in Britain's Royal Botanic Gardens may not seem like the obvious epicentre of efforts to halt international illegal logging.

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Source: PHYS.ORG

 

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