In Sri Lanka, the sweet smell of agarwood draws calls for trade protection

COLOMBO — When forest officer Anura Herath carried out a raid in July 2012, he was ready to seize high-value timber. But instead he discovered strips of blackish bark, stems and other wood chips in the possession of the men he nabbed. Puzzled, he sought expert advice, leading authorities in Sri Lanka to their first … Continue reading In Sri Lanka, the sweet smell of agarwood draws calls for trade protection