Govt decision on Ciremai protested

Govt decision on Ciremai protested

KUNINGAN, West Java: Environmental activists criticized on
Tuesday the government's recent decision that named the area
surrounding Mount Ciremai as a national park. Having named the
15,000 hectares a National Park, local residents would be
prevented from seeking a living in the area, including growing
plants there, said Avo Juhartono, the chief of Mount Ciremai
Conservation Task Force.

Avo said that the decision was short-sighted and thus had to
be revoked. Part of Mount Ciremai is located in Kuningan regency,
while another part is in Majalengka regency. -- JP