Indonesia: Rainforest to Palm Oil Plantation
Indonesia is deciding whether or not to turn part of its rainforest into a plantation to farm palm oil. This part of the rainforest is in the region of Kalimantan, Borneo and is where over half of Indonesia's rivers begin. Also living in this land are some endangered animals and new species are still being discovered there.
Indonesia is a major producer of the world's palm oil, which is used in products such as margarine, candy, and baked goods. The Indonesian population has a high unemployment rate, and forming this new plantation would create many new jobs.
While measures would be taken to preserve the rainforest habitat, there is the possibility that this plantation would be worth the work. Through research it has been found that palm oil does not grow its best above 200 meters, and much of this region is from 1,000 to 2,000 meters high.
This news report was found through CNN News
The Heart of Borneo- World Wildlife Fund
Indonesia is a major producer of the world's palm oil, which is used in products such as margarine, candy, and baked goods. The Indonesian population has a high unemployment rate, and forming this new plantation would create many new jobs.
While measures would be taken to preserve the rainforest habitat, there is the possibility that this plantation would be worth the work. Through research it has been found that palm oil does not grow its best above 200 meters, and much of this region is from 1,000 to 2,000 meters high.
This news report was found through CNN News
The Heart of Borneo- World Wildlife Fund
posted by Miss K @ 9:44 AM
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