Indonesia :: One and Only

Four of Asia Pulp and Paper’s (APP) Indonesian mills have become Chain of Custody-certified according to the PEFC standard.

APP’s Tjiwi Kimia, Pindo Deli, Indah Kiat Serang and Indah Kiat Tangerang paper mills in Indonesia can now state that they use products from sustainably sourced forests. (more…)

Wednesday September 3, 2008 MYT 8:46:14 PM

Source: Malaysian Star

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP): Illegal tiger traders are feeling the heat in Indonesia. Four people were arrested last week for selling parts of the giant cats — from bones and skins to teeth, said Noviar Andayani, an official with the Wildlife Conservation Society, which jointly carried out the raid with local authorities.

That brought the number of busts in the last three months to 10, he said, equal the total amount for the previous three years. (more…)