Forestry
Forestry minister ready for evaluation amid sumatra flood resignation calls
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Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni says he is ready for evaluation by President Prabowo Subianto following resignation demands over floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. He asserts that he has not issued any forest logging permits in his one year in office. Criticism comes from DPR members highlighting failures in forest management.
Around 1,500 trees are now being planted on Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences land in Krusenberg south of Uppsala. The project forms part of forest tree breeding research to achieve faster growth and greater resilience to climate change.
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The forest north of Älvdalens kyrkby has been felled despite objections from Naturskyddsföreningen. Volunteer surveyors had found 15 nature conservation species in the area. The association now plans to report the matter to the Swedish Forest Agency.
New research reveals that sufficient nitrogen in soil allows tropical forests to recover twice as fast after deforestation. Scientists tracked regrowth in Central America over decades, finding nitrogen key to faster tree return and greater carbon capture. The findings suggest natural strategies for enhancing reforestation without fertilizers.
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A new list presents Sweden's largest private forest owners, divided by county. Interest in investing in forests remains high across the country. Johan Larsson from Föreningen Skogen highlights the economic security from long-term returns.
The Government of the State of Mexico, led by Governor Delfina Gómez, inaugurated the Expo Navidad Forestal 2025 in Metepec to promote the sustainable sale of natural Christmas trees. The expo aims to bolster the forestry economy and encourage environmentally responsible practices. It will remain open until December 14.
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The Kenya Forest Service has dismissed social media claims that a section of Menengai Crater Forest has been grabbed. The agency states that forest boundaries remain intact, with no private developer takeover. The confusion arises from ongoing fencing works as part of a conservation project funded by the African Development Bank.
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