The Forests of Konawe, South East Sulawesi

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Uploaded by on Dec 29, 2007

Local people have developed a sustainable community-based forestry co-operative. The land was purchased by the community and is farmed for teak. The co-operative is the first in Indonesia to achieve Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification for sustainability. This has helped to regulate timber production and secure fair prices. However, this forestry program is under continued threat by Indonesia's endemic corruption.

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  • thats great to see. sustainable forestry in SE ASia. If only there could be more like this.

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