Saving trees and animals

Saving trees and animals

A really great editorial in The Jakarta Post on Tuesday, May
27, under the title Paradise lost?. It certainly beats all that
hype we've been having recently about Inul.

If even half as much attention was paid to saving the trees
and animals we may make a difference. Though, judging from the
next day's news item, Only 10 rhinos left in Sumatra, we had
better sit up and pay attention rather promptly.

To quote Cahyo Hudoyo from his letter to the Post earlier: "Is
there anybody out there", a national leader who has both
courage and integrity, "who is bold enough to take whatever
necessary measures" ... And in this case, say no to the rampant
illegal trading and poaching encouraged and financed by many in
high places. Please God I hope it is not too late.

CYNDY CROSS, Bogor, West Java