Economic and financial crime in the forestry industry – developed vs. developing countries

Wood is one of the most important natural resources, used in construction and fencing, art (artworks musical instruments), household uses (utensils hand tools), wooden toys, furniture, shipbuilding, fuel, stationary. Therefore, deforestation an indispensable process to our society. However, does not have mean smaller forestland, as it should be accompanied by afforestation. But this happen, partially due illegal deforestation, that raises level much higher than sustainable one, laws permit legal above durable limit, obviously for economic political reasons The aim paper study differences influence financial crimes (corruption, shadow economy, money laundering) on rate developing versus developed countries. Recent data (from 2012 2020) 185 countries from all over world, order obtain updated relevant results. practical use findings given their relevance finding efficient, adapted, effective solutions unsustainable (legal or not), pollution, a cleaner air environment, better understanding phenomenon, addressing differently according development country. Also, research attempt raise awareness upon corruption. regressions applied database show both present direct connection between crime but lower. focus reducing countries, where levels corruption, money-laundering are higher, so rate.