News

Recent news on Indonesian forest crimes, and related developments on NGO activities, company and government actions, changes to environmental rules, lawsuits and acquittals. Also features press releases and blog posts.

23 Nov 2016 / EoF News

Fiber supplier fined by Supreme Court to pay IDR 16.2 Trillion fine

Sumatra, Biodiversity loss, Pulp & paper,

A timber supplier for APRIL was fined IDR 16.2 trillion (US$ 1.19 billion) in an August trial by the Indonesian Supreme Court for illegal logging and environmental...

21 Nov 2016 / EoF Press Release

Koalisi EoF melaporkan tindak pidana 49 korporasi

Sumatra, Carbon stock, Biodiversity loss,

Eyes on the Forest (EoF) melaporkan tindak pidana lingkungan hidup berupa pencemaran udara dan kriteria kerusakan lingkungan hidup atas kebakaran hutan dan lahan di dalam...

19 Sep 2016 / EoF News

Devastating fire damage at illegal PT. APSL plantation in Libo peatland, Riau

Eyes on the Forest released a drone video showing huge areas of burnt and still smoldering deep peat soil, and burnt oil palms and natural vegetation in illegal oil palm...

08 Sep 2016 / EoF Press Release

In violation of government policy APRIL drains peatlands in dispute with communities

Sumatra, Carbon stock, Palm oil,

APRIL stopped Government investigation of legally questionable new peat drainage in Sumatra

08 Sep 2016 / EoF Press Release

Melanggar kebijakan Pemerintah, APRIL melakukan pembukaan di lahan gambut yang berkonflik dengan masyarakat

Sumatra, Carbon stock, Pulp & paper,

APRIL menghalangi investigasi Pemerintah terkait kegiatan pembukaan lahan gambut baru di Sumatera. --Siaran Pers EoF

02 Sep 2016 / EoF News

Legislators to probe case closure of Riau forest fires

Sumatra, Lack of governance,

Indonesian House of Representatives will set up a working committee to tackle case closures involving 15 companies in Riau by inviting related sides in a hearing.

22 Jul 2016 / EoF News

Burning cases closed by police, environmentalists moan

Sumatra, Lack of governance,

Environmentalist group urged the Indonesian Police Chief to review performance of Riau Police Chief for closing 11 of 18 cases of companies investigated for alleged...

10 Jun 2016 / EoF News

Palm oil company’s manager acquited of burning charge

Sumatra, Lack of governance, Palm oil,

A manager of palm oil company in Pelalawan, Riau, was set free from allegation of allowing forest and land burnings inside the concession of PT Langgam Inti Hibrindo...

20 Apr 2016 / EoF Press Release

“Zero deforestation” champion creates new risks for Indonesia’s forests and carbon-rich peatlands with mega-scale pulp mill

Sumatra, Pulp & paper, What companies can do,

A new study by twelve international and Indonesian NGOs shows that in spite of its high-profile commitment to “zero deforestation”, Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) is...

12 Apr 2016 / EoF News

EoF releases maps of palm oil supply chain tainted by illegalities

Sumatra, Palm oil,

Eyes on the Forest releases hard-hitting maps showing the global supply chain of palm oil is tainted by illegal products harvested in protected areas home to Sumatran...