No more crocodile exports for now

Wed, 05 Oct 1994, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

JAKARTA: The government has decided to temporarily stop the
export of crocodiles starting next month until it improves its
export procedures.

Purwadi, secretary of the director general of forest
protection of the Ministry of Forestry, said the decision came
from the government and not because of pressures from CITES, the
international convention on the trade of rare species.

The move is intended to show the world that Indonesia is
committed to preserving nature.

CITES, of which Indonesia is a signatory, has been pressing
Indonesia to stop its crocodile exports because of what it sees
as poor management in protecting the animal, Antara reported.
(par)

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