The case of the killing of orangutans in the Kutai, East Kalimantan, should be a lesson for entrepreneurs Oil Palm 
plantations in Indonesia. Oil palm entrepreneurs also had to prove not as environmentally destructive, but it has a large commitment in maintaining the continuity of natural resources and ecosystems.
“Do not let happen again. We strongly agree the process of criminal homicide orangutan completed. But the important thing is not sharpening the problem, because the impact can be dangerous. Concerning the continuity of investment until the fate of the oil palm growers, “said Chairman of the Association of Indonesian Palm Oil (GPKI) Joefly J Bahroeny in a release received by AFP in Jakarta, Wednesday (11/30/2011) night. Read more…
Police Kutai, East Kalimantan Police, formed a special team investigating the slaughter of tens of Borneo Orangutan 
(Pongo pygmaeus Mario) in the village of Puan smacking, Kecamatan Muara Kaman in 2009 to 2010. “After receiving information on the alleged massacre of orangutans I immediately conduct a meeting and then immediately form a team to conduct the investigation, “said District Police Chief Adjunct Senior Commissioner Kukar I Gusti KB Harryarsana, confirmed from Samarinda, on Tuesday (27 / 9).
“We have also coordinated with the BKSDA (Resource Conservation Center Nature) to jointly conduct an investigation on the alleged massacre of dozens of orangutans, “said he. eight-member team of personnel from the Force Criminal and Intelkam the further he has been dispatched to the District of Muara Kaman. “I also have contacted the police chief Muara Kaman, but so far he also has not received detailed information about the alleged massacre of Orang Utan, “he added.
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Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) to officially open the 14th, at Waterfront City, Kuching, Malaysia, 
Thursday. Joaquin Diaz of the Dominican Republic and Master of Sape of Malaysia performing as an opening band in the festival. International festival of traditional music was already 14 years old. Malaysia claims to receive substantial income from tourism in the festival including 22 bands from 22 countries.
Last year alone, this activity is capable of filling the treasury coffers Malaysia for RM 13 million.Well, this year’s target of achieving at RP 20 million. Sarawak Tourism Minister Datuk Abang Patinggi Zohari, after the opening ceremony said, RWMF is one of the flagship tourism program Sarawak.The festival is said, is also an opportunity for other countries to introduce their traditional musical arts at the Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV). Read more…
Some good innovation management of forest wood and non wood contained in the book “Innovation 102 Indonesia – 2010″ issued by the Ministry of Research and Technology with the Business Innovation Center (BIC). The book contains 102 
works of innovation in various aspects or fields, of which related to the management of forest products. Innovations in forestry will support the development of diversified management of forest products, both timber and non timber. Innovation management of forest that was published in the book “Innovation Indonesia 102-2010″, among others:
- Utilization of waste wood and woven bamboo boards Betung as raw materials of high quality composite. The advantages of innovation produces environmentally friendly composite board, plywood can be substituted with good quality and resistant to termite attack, diversification of high value-added utilization of bamboo, bamboo farmers as well as revive the economy. Read more…
Greenpeace announced the surprising results of the investigation. Barbie, doll toy world’s most famous, proven related to the destruction of rainforests. Packaging used by these dolls were using raw materials originating from Indonesia’s 
forests are home to rare species like the Sumatran Tiger. Using forensic tests, the researchers found that the packaging of Barbie Greenpeace came from Indonesian forest destruction.
In addition to forensic testing, Greenpeace researchers also conducted field investigations immediately, mapping data and browse the company’s certificate to corroborate evidence that Mattel, the maker of Barbie, as well as major toy companies including Disney, using packaging manufactured by Asia Pulp and Paper (APP). “It is often expressed APP activity Indonesian forest destruction to make packaging products like this. Barbie destroying natural forests and the cause of endangered species like the tiger toward extinction. Read more…
