The Last Stand of the Orangutan

12 years ago

State of Emergency: Illegal Logging, Fire and Palm Oil in Indonesia's National Parks

The survival of orangutans and other rain forest wildlife in Indonesia is seriously endangered by illegal logging, forest fires including those associated with the rapid spread of oil palm plantations, illegal hunting and trade.

Status: Completed

Type: Rapid Response Assessment

Year of publication: 2007

Tags: Orangutans

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