Palm oil land speculation major driver of Indonesian deforestation, satellite study finds

Published 07:38 on July 4, 2024  /  Last updated at 07:38 on July 4, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Biodiversity, Other APAC, Voluntary

Speculation and land banking by the palm oil industry is a major contributor to Indonesia’s massive historical deforestation rates, according to a study published this week.
Speculation and land banking by the palm oil industry is a major contributor to Indonesia’s massive historical deforestation rates, according to a study published this week.


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