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Large areas of forest in Indonesia have been cleared by large multinational pulp companies, such as Asia Pulp and Paper, [5] and replaced by plantations. Forests are often burned by farmers [6] and plantation owners. Another major source of deforestation is the logging industry, driven by demand from China and Japan. [7]
Bahasa Indonesia; Srpskohrvatski / српскохрватски ... Pages in category "Forests of Indonesia" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.
Protected forest areas or nature reserves have the main function of protecting life support systems to regulate water management, prevent flooding, control erosion, prevent sea water intrusion, and maintain soil fertility; and to protect plant and animal diversity and their ecosystems. List of protected forests or nature reserves in Indonesia
The Western Java rain forests ecoregion (World Wildlife Fund ID: IM0168) covers the lowland rain forests below 1,000 meters in elevation in the western half of the island of Java in Indonesia. There are a variety of forest types - evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous, and even some patches of freshwater swamp. The forests have degraded by ...
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The Borneo lowland rain forests cover an area of 428,438 square kilometers, about 57% of Borneo's land area. They cover most of the island below 1000 meters elevation. Borneo is divided between Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei, and the lowland rainforests extend into all three countries. [3]
The Celebes warty pig lives in the lower montane and lowland rain forests of Sulawesi and other islands of Wallacea. The North Sulawesi babirusa lives in both the montane and lowland rain forests of northern and central Sulawesi. The endemic Mountain anoa (Bubalus quarlesi) is a dwarf buffalo which stands only 70 cm (28 in) high.
Neighbouring countries, in particular Malaysia and Singapore, blame Indonesia for failing to control the fires. In turn, Indonesia accuses Malaysian firms of starting many of the fires for land-clearing process. [19] There is a need for a sustainable management of the forest's resources, in particular the aspect of logging.