Felling teaks

Felling teaks

From Neraca

A relative of mine in Gerhaji village, Kuningan, West Java,
asked me about a case concerning the cutting of teakwood. I was
surprised to hear the story and I wished to know the regulation.

My relative has a piece of land on which there are 60 teak
trees. He wished to sell the land including the trees. But,
unexpectedly the would-be buyer raised a condition. He would be
willing to buy the piece of land together with the trees provided
there was a certificate from the police. According to him, he
would be arrested if he later cut the teak trees without license.

My question is: Is there a regulation concerning this matter?
And why doesn't the government inform the community about it? I
would like to know the right procedures for obtaining permission
and the cost involved. I hope the Ministry of Forestry will
explain this issue.

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