New book explores the history and culture of tree poaching

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Trees in Oconto County, Wis.
Forbes Springs, Oconto County Joshua Meyer CC-BY-SA

If a tree falls in the forest, does anybody hear? In North America, about $1 billion worth of trees are poached every year. The author of a new book takes us into the forest to explore timber theft and the history of conservation.

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  • Shereen Siewert Host
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Maria Lopez Technical Director
  • Lyndsie Bourgon Guest

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