Guardian of Papua’s Forests

FORESTS are a caring mother. The local wisdom is strongly etched in the mind of Barnabas Suebu. Since he was popularly elected as Governor of Papua in July 2006, he has resolved to pay back Mother Forest for her loving care. Barnabas, who is fondly called Bas by his people, has since banned log exports from Papua and threatened timber companies which ignore the ban with stiff penalties. Today, thanks to Barnabas’s firm resolve, the sound of ch

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