Save forests first<\/p>\n
From Pikiran Rakyat<\/p>\n
With reference to a letter which appeared in Pikiran Rakyat on
\nFeb. 6, basically blaming a state enterprise for the
\nmismanagement of forests, I believe we should examine the origins
\nof the company; in this case, state forestry corporation PT
\nPerhutani, which was set up sometime before 1978 to rescue
\nseverely damaged forest areas. Thereafter, its operation focused
\non large-scale reforestation, particularly in West Java.<\/p>\n
Harvesting followed only after forest conditions became
\nconducive to logging, which was managed according to the rules in
\nforce at the time. Presently, illegal logging is widespread due
\nto the worsening economy and soaring prices of basic needs, aside
\nfrom the misinterpretation of reforms.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, global warming resulting from technological
\ndevelopment produces the greenhouse effect, and the El Nino and
\nLa Nina weather anomalies have caused protracted droughts and
\nexcessive rain, which are all further worsened by forest looting.<\/p>\n
So, it would produce more positive results to strive to save
\nthe devastated forests first, instead of accusing each other, and
\nthe extant regional forestry regulations need to be enforced in
\nareas outside Java, where destruction has reached staggering
\nproportions.<\/p>\n
ASEP BUDDY MULYONO, Bandung<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/save-forests-first-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }