environment
Forest Loss in Indonesia Rises Sharp as Self‑Sufficiency Drives Push Land Clearing
March 31, 2026
Indonesia’s forests shrank by a striking 66% in 2025, the fastest rate in eight years, according to data from satellite imagery and field checks across 16 provinces. The country’s huge forest area, once one of the world’s richest in biodiversity, is being cleared at an alarming pace as it pursues am
