Laos commences illegal export of 100,000m3 of Cambodian logs - illegal exports to Vietnam continue
Pheapimex-Fuchan, the Taiwanese logging company and member of the Cambodia Timber Industry Association (CTIA) has tied up a 100,000m3 log export deal with Laos.
The logs, originating from Stung Treng province are being transported up route 13 to the Lao border under the protection of Military Region 1, also responsible for continuing illegal log exports to Vietnam. Logs are being cut in Stung Treng's Siam Pang and Tala districts and are being stockpiled near the Lao border at Vengnang village, Khamphok village and in various locations on the banks of the Mekong.