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Chief Eric Gnokro of Lelegia village in front of a pile of illegally felled Tubi logs at Korona, San Jorge. Source - https://www.solomontimes.com/
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Tubi is a rare tree species found only in two provinces in the Solomons group: Isabel, where Korona is; and Choiseul, to the country’s west...For the people of Isabel, Tubi is a tree of significant value that holds a special place in their culture and belief system...Locals referred to it as the “iron tree” because it is strong and durable. This is why Asian companies are coming out for it.

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