Red tape hampers butterfly exports

Red tape hampers butterfly exports

BIAK, Irian Jaya: A foundation which coordinates exports of
local rare butterflies said red tape was hampering the
development of its trade, Antara reported on Monday.

Bina Lestari Bumi Cendrawasih Foundation, which buys
butterflies from local people before exporting them, said
obtaining licenses to export to Europe and the United States
could take between three and five months.

Program coordinator Yoso Bumantoro said his organization could
not meet all the demands from abroad because of the delays in
getting export licenses.

The foundation has exported 2,014 butterflies for a total
earning of US$10,083, Yoso said, adding that it paid up to Rp
250,000 ($28) per butterfly to the local people. (07)