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934,000 hectares of forest in Jambi in critical condition

Around 44.31 percent or 934,000 hectares of forest lands in the province of Jambi are in critical condition, a ...

Indonesia`s rattan products expected to undergo robust growth

- Indonesias rattan-based products will get another boost with the inauguration of the National Rattan Innovation ...

Tree planting movement to support food sovereignty program

President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo attended a national commemoration of Indonesian Tree Planting Day (HMPI) 2014 and ...

One ton calliandra seeds dispersed over Mt. Kelud for reforestation

The Kediri District Administration on Friday dispersed a ton of calliandra seeds over Mount Kelud, about 1,731 meters ...

President to review licenses of companies converting peatlands

President Joko Widodo has said he will review the licenses of companies that have converted peatlands into monoculture ...

President Jokowi should take action against forest fire perpetrators

Forest fires and haze on the islands of Sumatra and Kalimantan continue to create trouble for Indonesia despite the ...

US agency releases documentary on environmental issues in Sumatra

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) released a documentary film titled "Voices of Sumatra: ...

Indonesia to sell oxygen: Chief Minister

The new coordinating minister for maritime affairs, Indroyono Susilo, has said he plans to "sell" the oxygen that ...

Environmental degradation triggers drought: Walhi

The Indonesian Forum for Environment (Walhi) of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) explained that drought occurs almost ...

KPK traces treasure of non-active Riau Governor

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is tracing and taking data of non-active Riau Governor Annas Maamuns ...

Norwegian Ambassador impressed by Jokowi`s influence on public

Norwegian Ambassador to Indonesia Stig Traavik said he was impressed by the ability of newly inaugurated President ...

Yudhoyono`s call for mangrove protection goes unheard

President Yudhoyonos repeated calls for protecting mangroves in Indonesia seem to have fallen on deaf ears as their ...

Mangrove forests continue to decline every year

The mangrove forest areas in Indonesia continue to decline every year as the result of coastal reclamation and land ...

REDD+ expected to preserve forests, empower local coomunities

To address the challenge of climate change, Indonesia has been implementing the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation ...

Rafflesia, Amorphophallus Flowers To Be Promoted As Botanical Treasures

Bengkulu, which is dubbed "The Land of Rafflesia", is set to host an international symposium on Rafflesia and ...