Development Threatens Papuan Mangrove Forests

Increasing  development in the lowland areas of Timika is fueling deforestation and threatening mangrove forests, raising the potential impact of  climate change. “We see a serious threat to the lowland areas because many protected areas are already being converted into development areas,” said best management practice specialist with USAID Indonesia Forest of Climate Support (IFACS), Prianto Wibowo, on Monday (17/3) in Timika.

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