from ancient forests in Ukraine. Although the timber was certified as sustainable by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Earthsight’s investigations claim it was taken illegally from the Ukraine while authorities and FSC enforcers reportedly turned a blind eye, according to an investigation by environmental NGO Earthsight.  Logging practices  Ilegally deforested mountains in Pojarna Valley, in the heart of the Romanian Carpathians in Fagaras.   The Carpathian forests, which run through Ukraine, Slovakia and Romania, are some of the last remaining habitats for Europe’s lynx and brown bear populations.  Loggers ...