Crime in Our Forests

Illegal logging is spreading. Extraordinary measures are needed to deal with a crime that is incurring such huge losses to the state.

March 1, 2005

ILLEGAL logging is a major crime that is costing this nation hundreds of trillions of rupiah. Sadly, it has gone on since this republic was founded, without any satisfactory measures being taken to prevent the large-scale plundering of our forests.

There is no need for a thorough investigation or a special organized team to find out about this crime. It is being done openly. Trucks carrying illegal logs are easy to spot, like the stolen lo

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