Lampung told to curb illegal logging

Lampung told to curb illegal logging

BANDAR LAMPUNG: Lampung Governor Oemarsono instructed the local forestry ministry office to take strict action against all parties involved in illegal logging in the province.

"We must take action against all parties involved in illegal logging, regardless of their status and position, and we must continue promoting the sustainable development program to preserve forests and the environment in the province," he said here on Thursday.

Oemarsono called on the forestry ministry to enhance coordination with local police and the prosecutor's office to launch a joint operation to stop the illegal logging and prosecute those involved.

So far, the provincial authorities have seized thousands of cubic meters of logs taken from forest areas and the Kambas National Park.