VOICED : Romania hopes to curb massive deforestati

The video discusses the severe impact of illegal logging in the Carpathian Mountains, highlighting the loss of old-growth forests and the economic and environmental consequences. It details the creative methods used by loggers, the slow governmental response, and the threats to wildlife and climate. The video also explores the causes of deforestation, including global wood demand and local complicity, and mentions a new forestry code awaiting approval.

What is the estimated economic value of the wood illegally felled in Romania over the past 20 years?

• €1 billion

• €3 billion

• €5 billion

• €7 billion

How do thieves disguise the stumps of illegally logged trees near Bucharest?

• By removing them completely

• By painting them green

• By covering them with earth and dead leaves

• By planting new trees around them

What is the current rate of illegal logging compared to reforestation and natural regeneration?

• Three times the rate

• Twice the rate

• Equal to the rate

• Half the rate

Which animals are threatened by deforestation in the Carpathian region?

• Kangaroos, koalas, and emus

• Elephants, rhinos, and hippos

• Bears, wolves, and lynx

• Lions, tigers, and bears

What is one of the main reasons cited for the increase in deforestation?

• Decreased global demand for wood

• Increased global demand for wood

• Strict enforcement of forestry laws

• Abundance of forest guards