Indonesia is known for its vast forest areas-an important element for the continuity of life on our planet. Based on data from the environment and forestry ministry, Indonesia's forests covered an area of 125.92 million hectares in 2017, down an alarming over two million hectares in just two years.

The country's shrinking forests are the result of mismanagement, encroachment, and a number of other violations. Se-veral attempts have been made to sa