Why Authorities Raze 11,180 Oil Palm Trees in Kalimantan Wildlife Reserve
Authorities in Indonesia's Kalimantan have razed over 11,180 oil palm trees within a wildlife reserve, citing concerns over illegal land encroachment and its impact on the ecosystem.
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