#forest protection

Collection of forest protection news, found 47 news.

Forestry ministry rejects claims of APP logging ramin woods

Director General of Forest Protection and Nature Conservation of the Forestry Ministry Darori said there were no ...

RI forestry minister to summons Greenpeace and app over ramin accusation

The forestry minister will ask for clarification of Greenpeace`s allegation that Asian Pulp and Paper (APP) has used ...

RI maintains open mind to int`l cooperation to preserve environment

Indonesia has always maintained an open mind to cooperation with international organizations to conserve its forests ...

Indonesia optimistic to surpass one billion tree target

All regions in Indonesia simultaneously planted thousands of trees to mark Indonesian Tree Planting Day and National ...

RI, Vietnam discuss cooperation to combat illegal plant, wildlife trade

Cooperation to eliminate illegal trade in plants and wildlife under the ASEAN Wildlife Enforcement Network is being ...

RI's reforestation program to absorb 47.6 bln tons of carbon gases

Indonesia is resuming its reforestation program this year, having set itself the target of planting at least 1.7 ...

Batam protected forest gutted by fire

A fire has gutted around 20 hectares of protected forest in Bukit Tiban, Batuaji, Batam, Riau Islands Province. ...

NGOs call for review of existing forest clearance permits

A coalition of Indonesian civil society organizations for forest protection here Thursday challenged President Susilo ...

NOAA satellite detects seven hotspots in Hulu Sungai Tengah

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)`s satellite detected seven hotspots in Hulu Sungai ...

Forest Eleven Countries Acknowledge Communities` Role In Conservation

Forest Eleven (F-11) member countries possessing tropical forests have reaffirmed the importance of the communities` ...

RI Establishes Parks To Mark Biodiversity Day

Environmental Affairs Minister Gusti Muhammad Hatta has inaugurated several biodiversity parks to mark International ...

Forestry Ministry to compensate victims of human-animal conflicts

The forestry ministry plans to compensate victims of human-animal conflicts which often occur on Sumatra Island. ...

RI establishes parks to mark biodiversity day

Environmental Affairs Minister Gusti Muhammad Hatta has inaugurated several biodiversity parks to mark International ...

Long-awaited decree on deforestation moratorium draws mixed responses from NGOs

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono finally signed the long-awaited Presidential Instruction on deforestation ...

National park, private firm to conserve Java rhinos

The Ujung Kulon National Park (TNUK) and private company Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) inked a partnership program here ...