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11 April 2017

A peat forest stands naked 18 months after it was burnt to clear land. The forest is located in the concession of Golden Agri Resources, and was set aside for conservation. GAR plans to restore the forest, which will take 25-30 years. Image: Eco-Business

7 April 2017

Atlantic Rainforest

24 March 2017

palm oil concession in air hitam laut sumatra

23 March 2017

palm oil plantation krabi thailand

22 March 2017

briquette hands

north face store

14 March 2017

papua tribes village forest

13 March 2017

Individual oil palm fruits

9 March 2017

he reasons for the rejection include the absence of meaningful consultation about BRS’s industrial plantation development plans and failute to request or get approval from these communities for the development of an Industrial Timber Estate on community owned land. The socialization arranged by BRS in August 2015 in Air Gantang village involved intimidation by the national police and army.

massive deforestation

27 February 2017

Mighty Earth, Olam, and World Resources Institute today announced an important breakthrough agreement to protect forests, great ape habitat, and local communities in Africa and Asia.

23 February 2017

orangutans nyaru menteng

22 February 2017

13 year old indofood

20 February 2017

deforestation in Ecuador

16 February 2017

PT PAL deforestation

13 February 2017

U Bein Teak Bridge

31 January 2017

Manu National Park

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