SBU reveals scheme of large-scale illegal export of Carpathian spruce in western Ukraine 2 min read The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has exposed a scheme for the export of logs illegally felled in Ivano-Frankivsk and Chernivtsi regions, the organizers of which have exported almost UAH 15 million worth of Carpathian spruce abroad during 2020-2021, the SBU press service reported on Thursday. "According to the latest information, the scheme was organized by entrepreneurs from Ivano-Frankivsk and Chernivtsi regions. Every month, merchants sent 8-10 trucks with logs for export. "The dealers used the mechanism of reusing logs consignment notes. A number of affiliated entrepreneurs bought up the used documentation and resold it for reuse. On the basis of these invoices, exporters legalized the illegally felled wood and received a certificate of wood origin, which was necessary for selling it abroad," the SBU said.