Concession holders threatened

Concession holders threatened

JAKARTA (JP): The Maluku administration is threatening to revoke the licenses of three forest concessionaires that have left their concessions remain idle for many years.

The chairman of the province's forestry office, Oesman Joesoef, said over the weekend that the three concessionaires are PT Witanco Rimba, PT Wana Adiguna and PT Jati Maluku Timber.

"If the three companies don't have acceptable explanations for the long delay, we will revoke their licenses soon," Oesman was quoted by Antara as saying.

A total of 37 companies have received forest concession licenses in the province. Only three remain inoperative, he said. (rid)