Deforestation in Indonesia | Earth.Org
Feb 2, 2022 · The central government based in Jakarta has adopted a myriad of roles in the management of forest resources since Indonesia’s independence in 1945. It has acted as both the architect of deforestation schemes and the enforcer of strict legislation.
Deforestation in Indonesia spiked last year, but resources analyst …
Apr 29, 2024 · JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — From trees felled in protected national parks to massive swaths of jungle razed for palm oil and paper plantations, Indonesia had a 27% uptick in primary forest loss in 2023 from the previous year, according to a World Resources Institute analysis of deforestation data.
Indonesia Deforestation Rates & Statistics | GFW - Global Forest …
Explore interactive charts and maps that summarize key statistics about forests in Indonesia. Statistics – including rates of forest change, forest extent, drivers of deforestation, and deforestation and fire alerts – can be customized, easily shared and downloaded for offline use.
Deforestation in Indonesia hits record low, but experts fear a …
Mar 9, 2021 · JAKARTA — Indonesia’s deforestation rate hit a historic low in 2020, with the government crediting its various policies prohibiting forest-clearing, and experts attributing the trend to more rains, falling oil palm prices, and an economic slowdown as a …
In Indonesia, deforestation is intensifying disasters from severe ...
Mar 30, 2024 · JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Roads turned to murky brown rivers, homes were swept away by strong currents and bodies were pulled from mud during deadly flash floods and landslides after torrential rains hit West Sumatra in early March, marking one of the latest deadly natural disasters in Indonesia.
Explainer: How Indonesia's deforestation persists despite …
Jun 20, 2024 · Some 52,000 hectares of forests were converted into plantations between 2022 and 2023, according to data from Nusantara Atlas, an independent organisation tracking deforestation in Indonesia.
Indonesia claims record-low deforestation, but accounting raises …
Jul 18, 2023 · JAKARTA — Indonesian officials say the country’s deforestation rate continued to decline for the third year running, hitting a historical low in 2021-2022. But claims of an improving trend are dogged by a long-running controversy over how Indonesia defines forest loss.
In Indonesia, Deforestation Is Intensifying Disasters From Severe ...
Mar 29, 2024 · JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Roads turned to murky brown rivers, homes were swept away by strong currents and bodies were pulled from mud during deadly flash floods and landslides after torrential...
Deforestation in Indonesia Spiked Last Year, But Some Trends Are ...
Apr 30, 2024 · From trees felled in protected national parks to massive swaths of jungle razed for palm oil and paper plantations, Indonesia had a 27 percent uptick in primary forest loss in 2023 from the...
Planting Mangrove Forests Is Paying Off in Indonesia - World Bank …
Nov 30, 2023 · Local residents plant mangroves at the government’s conservation site in the Teluk Naga area, the northern part of Jakarta. Photo: World Bank. Paying local residents to plant mangroves has raised incomes, increased fishery output, protected coastal areas, and contributed to efforts to mitigate climate change.