Deforestation is a huge problem in Indonesia. The country has lost more than half of its forest in just a few decades. The main reasons for this are illegal logging, forest conversion for agriculture, and mining.
Illegal logging is the biggest contributor to deforestation in Indonesia. Trees are illegally cut down for their timber, often in protected areas. The government has tried to crack down on illegal logging, but it is difficult to enforce because of the large areas involved.…