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The government of Indonesia has decided to extend the exiting legislation which places a ban on forest clearing. This decision is despite strong lobbying from the powerful oil palm and mining sectors which have been seeking to have the current restrictions lifted so as to expand their operations, reports the International Tropical Timber Organization.
Indonesia has been under considerable pressure to halt deforestation and destruction of peat land habitats.
A Presidential Decree was signed on May 13, 2013. The decree demonstrates the commitment of the government to extend the land clearing moratorium for natural forest and peat land forest in conservation forests, protected forests and production forests.
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