Better protection of Sulawesi forests
Better protection of Sulawesi forests
UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Governor HZ Basri Palaguna
pledged Saturday to intensify forestry control.
Palaguna said forestry development faced major challenges such
as the increasing amount of unproductive land, fires and illegal
logging by nomadic farmers.
"We need a wise policy to preserve the forests and protect the
environment," he said as quoted by Antara.
The provincial government has allows a greater authority to
regency administrations to manage forests in their areas, the
governor said.(pan)
UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Governor HZ Basri Palaguna
pledged Saturday to intensify forestry control.
Palaguna said forestry development faced major challenges such
as the increasing amount of unproductive land, fires and illegal
logging by nomadic farmers.
"We need a wise policy to preserve the forests and protect the
environment," he said as quoted by Antara.
The provincial government has allows a greater authority to
regency administrations to manage forests in their areas, the
governor said.(pan)