Pine forest to become tourist resort

Pine forest to become tourist resort

MUARA TEWEH, Central Kalimantan: The pine forest located in
Melayu village in North Barito regency will soon be turned into a
tourist resort.

Muhammad Wa'il, a spokesman for the city administration, said
on Thursday that besides developing the area into an agricultural
zone, the conversion was meant to protect the forest from illegal
loggers.

Due to the lack of control, the pine forest under the
supervision of the local forestry office and rich with a wide
variety of trees, has diminished in size from 22.8 hectares to
10.04 hectares.

"Hopefully we can restore the breadth of the forest," Muhammad
said.

The area, adjacent to the city's capital city of Muara Teweh
will be converted into a place for bird lovers and will feature
local entertainment. --Antara--