...And the Regreening Goes On
Clearing Oil Palm in Leuser
Efforts to restore forest in the Leuser Ecosystem Zone that had lasted for six years ran aground when the gubernatorial succession took place. An environment-loving community in Aceh Tamiang tried hard to mend the damage.
Bowing forward, Sudirman faced the giant Tasto 007 chainsaw. His left land grabbed the handle, his right yanked the starter. On the third try, the old machine roared to life, breaking the silence of the oil palm plantation in Tenggulun village, Aceh Tamiang regency, Aceh. "You have to test it before using it," he told Tempo a few weeks ago.
November 18, 2014
Clearing Oil Palm in Leuser
Efforts to restore forest in the Leuser Ecosystem Zone that had lasted for six years ran aground when the gubernatorial succession took place. An environment-loving community in Aceh Tamiang tried hard to mend the damage.
Bowing forward, Sudirman faced the giant Tasto 007 chainsaw. His left land grabbed the handle, his right yanked the starter. On the third try, the old machine roared to life, breaking the silence of the
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