Indonesian government revoked 3 million hectare forest permit

Posted on February 16, 2022   |  

  • The Indonesian government revoked 192 forestry sector permits that covered 3,126,439 hectares because companies with permits have not carried out any activities in recent years.
  • 1.7 million hectares of canceled palm oil permits in state forest areas account for over 57% of the total revoked permit areas.
  • Permits for logging and pulpwood compromise areas covering over 1.32 million hectares were also revoked.
  • The step was taken to improve the governance of natural resources and boost community welfare through productive forest management.



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