Britain undecided on PM's anti-illegal logging plan

By Rafael Epstein
Britain is yet to respond to an invitation from Australia to join its $200 million forests fund.
The Australian Government says it will work with like-minded countries and will be inviting nations such as the United Kingdom and the United States to join in efforts to reduce emissions from deforestation.
The British Department of Environment says at present, no UK minister is available to talk about the fund.
It seems the Blair Government still has not formed a view on whether or not it should contribute money and as yet has no view on whether the idea is worth pursuing.
British ministers have in the past said they appreciate Australia's efforts on climate change.
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