Sri Lanka will ban imports of chainsaws and shut timber mills within five years to protect forests, President Maithripala Sirisena's office said Friday. Sirisena highlighted his determination to clamp down on illegal logging and increase the amount of territory devoted to forests at an environmental conference.

Sri Lanka to ban chainsaws, timber mills to protect forests: President Maithripala Sirisena

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Sri Lanka to ban chainsaws, timber mills to protect forests: President Maithripala Sirisena