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The vast forests of Eastern Siberia, known as the Taiga, are a goldmine for Chinese wood traders, who send raw logs over the border to serve their home country's booming economy. But much of the wood trade is illegal.

buy Design, Scottish Borders - Famed for its high quality product and service. Has over 40 woodland product makers of furniture and creative work on display at any one time. Scotland's best showcase of design talent and product using Scottish hardwoods. http://www.buydesigngallery.com

Dunkeld TotemSince Kenny Grieve's visit to Western Canada in 2001, totem poles have been appearing in Scotland. During 2002, "The Year of Wood", as part of Treefest Scotland, poles were carved at Bennachie, Strathdon, Dunkeld and the Dundee Flower Show, under the guidance of a group of Canadian First Nation carvers led by XwaLackTun. Local schools and craftsmen were involved in the design and carving.

Dynamic Designers Scoop up Two Major Awards – Dynamic Place Awards 2005 This award recognises excellence in the design and implementation of projects which enhance Scotland’s urban and rural environments. Now in its fifth year these awards aim to encourage quality design, strong partnerships working and truly inclusive approaches to dynamic place making from the specialist designers, public agencies, businesses and communities who initiate projects.