iIllegal wildlife trade (IWT) also known as wildlife trafficking or smuggling refers to the illegal trade, poaching or smuggling of non-domesticated animals or plants, usually from their natural environment or raised under controlled conditions. It equally involves the illegal collection of endangered species either living or dead or their body parts.
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conservation
Forest naturalists and conservationists have long been aware of the importance of afforestation. As we search for new homes for our wildlife, we should also work to reduce the amount of land that is cleared and developed each year. Forests not only provide habitat for wildlife but also provide carbon storage, which is essential for survival.