Comments on: Orangutan News Update: SOCP Responds to Permit for Palm Oil Permit in Tripa

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:30:16 +0000

In reply to Helen Manos. Agreed Helen. The money is still pouring in there, and until that valve is closed, or threatened to close, action will be spotty.

By: Helen Manos

Helen Manos — Tue, 22 May 2012 09:39:48 +0000

It is obvious that the palm oil companies and the suspect governor of Aceh are hand in glove.
The only responsible thing to do is to pressure Norway to withhold its offer of money until Indonesia shows a will to conserve its beautiful wildlife, including orangutans.

Why should so many outside of Indonesia fundraise and work so hard when Indonesian authorities flaunt the law….for instant profits?

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:24:13 +0000

In reply to Patricia Ortiz. It's true Paula, government officials there too often speak out of both sides of their mouths. You cannot protect biodiversity if you're allowing international corporations to come in and destroy the land. There does, though, as of late, seem to be more people within the government speaking out about the loss of land and aniamals that make their home there. If the world community keeps the pressure on, perhaps these few who challenge a broken system will evolve into many and we'll finally see long-term change for the better in Indonesia. With the numbers of orangutans now at about 40,000 time is obviosuly a crucial factor.

By: Patricia Ortiz

Patricia Ortiz — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:04:48 +0000

My personal opinion is that any company or other group which starts fires and ends up killing orangutans should be prosecuted for arson and murder. Some of the people in authority in Indonesia are double-minded. They state that they want to conserve their natural resources and the biodiversity which goes along with them, but then they seem to be doing all they can to destroy both. Someone should tell these people (including that governor) that actions speak louder than words! Thank you.

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 01 May 2012 20:23:06 +0000

In reply to audrey. You can see Ian's most recetn update.

By: audrey

audrey — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:07:17 +0000

Any updates? I would like to keep watching this story. . .