Is This Palm Oil Company Operating on Protected Forestland?

Deep within the forests of Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, a white plume breaches the lush treetops. It’s the byproduct of a factory owned and operated by Astra Agro Lestari, Indonesia’s second largest palm oil company.  Palm oil firms must get government permits to operate in the country’s forest estate, and certain areas cannot be developed. But … Continue reading Is This Palm Oil Company Operating on Protected Forestland?