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Indonesia's Deforestation Soars 66% Amid Weak Protections

4/2/2026

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Forest loss in Indonesia rose 66% in 2025 to 433,751 hectares cleared, the highest in eight years, per Auriga Nusantara.
The increase results from weak protections and a government push for food and energy self-sufficiency.
Borneo saw the greatest deforestation, while Aceh and North Sumatra posted increases of 426% and 281%.
Timer Manurung, chairman of Auriga Nusantara, urged tougher regulations and expanded conservation areas amid El Niño fire risk.

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Forest loss in Indonesia rose 66% in 2025 to 433,751 hectares cleared, the highest in eight years, per Auriga Nusantara.
The increase results from weak protections and a government push for food and energy self-sufficiency.
Borneo saw the greatest deforestation, while Aceh and North Sumatra posted increases of 426% and 281%.
Timer Manurung, chairman of Auriga Nusantara, urged tougher regulations and expanded conservation areas amid El Niño fire risk.