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MUSICIANS: TAKE A STAND AGAINST ILLEGAL LOGGING

Sign the petition against downgrading the Lacey Act which aims to combat the illegal trade in timber
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TIMBER TRADE SUSTAINABILITY IN THE NEXT TEN YEARS

The emphasis now is in legality, but it will move on to sustainability
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MUSIC AND SUSTAINABILITY TO TOUR UK MUSIC COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS

In March 2012, James Laizer, a Maasai conservationist from Tanzania, will make presentations and host Sound & Fair workshops
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AUSTRALIA TO INTRODUCE ILLEGAL LOGGING LEGISLATION

Aligns Australia with other initiatives such as the US Lacey Act and EU Timber Regulation.
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MARTIN GUITARS: NO MORE ‘BUSINESS AS USUAL’

All woods supplied to Martin Guitars must both legal, sustainable and independently-certified
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MARTIN GUITAR MAKES RESPONSIBLE COMMITMENT WITH FSC-CERTIFIED AFRICAN BLACKWOOD

US guitar maker becomes the latest musical instrument manufacturer to join chain of custody for FSC-certified African blackwood
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US LAWMAKERS: THE LACEY ACT TARGETS INSTRUMENT MAKERS NOT MUSICIANS

"Let's be very clear here: no one is coming to take your Les Paul guitar"
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LACEY ACT WINS WORLD FUTURE COUNCIL AWARD

International recognition of the Lacey Act as one of the world’s most inspiring and innovative forest policies
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TAYLOR AND MARTIN GUITARS EXPRESS SUPPORT FOR THE LACEY ACT

"I think it's a wonderful thing. I think illegal logging is appalling. It should stop."
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AFRICAN BLACKWOOD JEWELLERY TO FEATURE AT LONDON FASHION WEEK

Collection comprises sculptural pieces hand carved from African blackwood and imbued with pink rubies and 18ct gold
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