Forestry Ministry explains

Forestry Ministry explains

From Neraca

With reference to the question Do I need a permission to fell my own teak trees (Neraca, Nov. 11, 1995) we would like to clarify as follows:

* As far as tree felling on Java island is concerned no special permission is required, particularly when teak trees are involved. However, the Forestry Ministry has appointed Perum (General Company) Perhutani to provide the communities with guidance and the necessary documents needed to legalize the ownership, especially if the teak is going to be traded.

* The owner of the land is advised to consult the Head of the Forest Administrative Unit of Perum Perhutani in Kuningan, West Java.

D. TAHITU

Head of Public Relations

Ministry of Forestry

Jakarta