Feds Raid Lumber Yard Offices Over Origin of Wood

Possible importation of Mongolian oak cited

Reason Staff | 9.27.2013 12:10 PM

HENRICO -- Federal raids of Richmond-area offices of Lumber Liquidators come at a time of increased attenton on illegal importation of Mongolian oak, a critical element of the habitat of the endangered Amur tiger.

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UnCivilServant 12 years ago

Wait - There's a part of mongolia that isn't a desert?

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Feds Raid Lumber Yard Offices Over Origin of Wood

Possible importation of Mongolian oak cited

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