Revision of moratorium map gives way to oil palm development in peatland
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The first revision of the government forest moratorium indicative map has allowed for the opening up of oil palm plantation in peatland area in Aceh, according to Greenomics, an NGO.
This contradicts with the government moratorium policy, which bans the conversion of forest area and peatland for other economic purposes such as oil palm plantation, said Greenomics Executive Director Elfian Effendi.
He said that the first revision of the moratorium map, issued on November 22 by the Ministry of Forestry, effectively gives clearance to the proposed oil palm development in peatland in Aceh’s Nagan Raya Regency. The proposed oil palm development including 1,065 ha concession for plantation firm PT Kalista Alam has been approved by Aceh Governor Irwandi Yusuf.
Elfian urged the government to explain to the public about the first revision of the moratorium indicative map. (rei)
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