Hello John,
My name is Faith and I’m the Forests Campaign Leader here at EIA.
Since the military coup in Myanmar in February 2021, I haven’t been able to visit the country. If I went now, I probably wouldn’t come back. Why? Because the military regime has put my name on a blacklist due to EIA’s ongoing campaign to expose illegal logging.
We’ve been working in the country since 2011 to crack down on the illegal trade in valuable Myanmar teak.
Myanmar teak has been prized for centuries due to its golden-red colour, smooth grain and weather-resistant properties. Today, it’s a luxury commodity in particularly high demand for use as decking in the superyacht industry. One log can sell for as much as $5,500.
Can you make a gift to support our work and help us protect the forests of Myanmar?
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Have you heard the term ‘blood timber’, John? Myanmar teak is known as blood timber because the income it generates is being used to support a vicious military regime.
The regime has driven the country to the brink of bankruptcy. The military rulers are now desperate for hard currency and are selling off Myanmar’s natural resources, razing forests to raise the cash they need to stay in power.
By donating today, you can help us fight back to protect Myanmar’s forests and the people and wildlife depending on them.
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On behalf of everyone at EIA, thank you.
Faith Doherty
Forests Campaign Leader, EIA
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