Pulp plant in Toba Samosir

Pulp plant in Toba Samosir

From Koran Tempo

We can understand Toba Samosir's regent's enthusiasm when the plan for PT Toba Pulp Lestari (PT TPL) to establish a pulp plant was announced in the mass media. This venture might be a source of concern for the Toba Samosir people and those living outside the region.

There are several reasons why it is not judicious to establish a pulp plant in the Toba Samosir regency.

First, PT TPL may not have enough raw material for its pulp production as the locals will not allow the company to cut the trees here as the trees are being conserved for the sake of the environment.

Second, the Toba Samosir regent, Dr. Sahala Tampubolon, was definitely unwise in approving the construction of the pulp plant as the locals are still traumatized by the operations of the previous pulp plant.

WILLIAM MAXIE

Bandung