Forest rangers deployed

Sat, 01 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: To protect South Sulawesi
forestry resources, the local government has deployed 260 new
rangers in 21 regencies throughout the province.

They were assigned to secure the forests from fires, which
often happen during a prolonged dry season, and to provide
information to local residents on how to preserve forests.

A spokesman for the provincial forestry office, Titin Sugiyat,
said the information campaign would focus on improving people's
awareness about the need to stop logging.

Titin said the police are committed to providing the necessary
assistance to the forest preservation campaigns, Antara reported.
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