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Tree thieves : crime and survival in North America's woods  Cover Image Book Book

Tree thieves : crime and survival in North America's woods / Lyndsie Bourgon.

Bourgon, Lyndsie, (author.).

Summary:

"In Tree Thieves, Lyndsie Bourgon dives headfirst into the underbelly of the illegal timber market. She follows three timber theft cases, introducing us to law enforcement, forensic wood specialists, the enigmatic residents of former logging communities, environmental activists, international timber cartels, and indigenous communities along the way. Featuring excellent investigative reporting, fascinating characters, political analysis, and cutting-edge tree science, Tree Thieves takes readers on a thrilling journey into a hidden world of intrigue, crime, and incredible complexity lurking beneath the surface"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781771647199 (hardcover)
  • Physical Description: xii, 275 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: Vancouver : Greystone Books, 2022.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Published in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subject: Deforestation > Northwest, Pacific.
Logging > Corrupt practices > Northwest, Pacific.
Lumber trade > Corrupt practices > Northwest, Pacific.
Trees > Effect of poaching on > Northwest, Pacific.
Northwest, Pacific > Environmental conditions.
Genre: True crime.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

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  • 1 current hold with 1 total copy.
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Lakeshore Branch 333.75 Bou 31681010281350 NONFIC Available -

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