Forest for the Trees

A new plan that would open up much of Aceh's forests to commercial exploitation has been clouded by misinformation.

Officials place the blame with irresponsible NGOs, said to have spread false figures in the media.

But civil society elements tell a different story. They claim it is the authorities who have been misleading the public, and that Aceh officials have designed the plan in secret, without proper public consultation.

Moreover, environmental

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