Peat Lands Resistance

Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper repeatedly proposed revised work plans inconsistent with the new rules of peat administration. They continued making canals and replanting acacia on peat lands.

October 23, 2017

THE Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) chair, Joko Supriyono, turned on his mobile phone screen. On it was a photo of a letter bearing the logo of Asia Pacific Resources International Holdings Ltd. (APRIL), the group that owns Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (RAPP). Joko claimed he got the photo from RAPP CEO Rudi Fajar. Tempo received the same photo from environmental activists.

In the letter, Rudi informed all RAPP contractors, suppliers and pa

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