Illegal Oil Palm Plantations Cleared in Kalimantan Wildlife Sanctuary
Approximately 11,180 oil palm plants across 99 hectares of illegal plantations were cleared in the Lamandau Wildlife Sanctuary, Sukamara Regency, Central Kalimantan. The operation was part of the investigation into a forest fire incident, involving joint authorities and local communities.
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