Papua Government Must Explain Current Condition of Papua Forest
The Papua provincial government should inform the public about the conditions of forests, an environmental group said. When Barnabas Suebu served as governor he dedicated...
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Kelud Farmers Protest Land Disputes
Dozens of farmers in the mountain slopes of Kelud, District Ngancar, protest to the National Land Agency (BPN) Kediri. The protest concerned a dispute over...
73 Percent of Rivers in Indonesia Polluted
Deputy Minister of Public Works Hermanto Dardak said that 73 percent of 53 rivers in Indonesia are polluted. "Most of the pollution is caused by...
More Bird Species Found After Mt Merapi Eruption
The diversity of bird species inhabiting the slope of Mount Merapi has increased after the eruption in 2010. The Forest Ecosystem Controlling Coordinator of Mount...
ProFauna reveals slaughter of honey bear in Berau
Wildlife protection group ProFauna (Protection of Forest and Fauna) Indonesia has revealed and reported the killing of a honey bear (Helarctos Malayanus) in Berau district,...
Leuser threatened, Walhi Proposed Material Testing on Aceh’s Governor Regulation
The Indonesian Forum for Environment (Walhi) proposed material testing on Aceh's Governor Regulations No.5, 2014 about the procedures and requirements of Leuser cultivation area utilization....
Thousands of fish died in Sabang, DMF Should be Reactive
The cause of thousands death of fishes in Sabang coastal area still yet to be known. Representative of According to the head of the Ombudsman...
Mining Activity Threatens Acehnese
Head of Mining and Energy Aceh Said Akhsan said that the Aceh region has many mining companies, and potentially lead to disaster if not managed...
Dry Season Ahead, Central Kalimantan Anticipate Forest Fires
Tjilik Riwut Agent of Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics predicts that Central Kalimantan will encounter dry season in late of May to early July 2014. The...
The Use of Wood Saplings in Kendari would be Prohibited
Widespread use of forest wood saplings or dolken as construction material in Kendari reap the spotlight of Kendari Mayor Dr. Ir Asrun. He will stop...