Jakarta, Aktual.com – Directorate of Research and Development of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) specifically for Natural Resources, noted that the use of protected forest areas for mining has achieved a significant figure.
This figure got by KPK of the exchange of information between the Directorate General of Mineral and Coal Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and the Directorate General of Planning Ministry of Environment and Forests (LHK).
“The data we could, 4.9 million hectares of protected forests are used for mining, and 1.3 million hectares of forest conservation for the mine,” said Coordinator of SDA in the DIT. Research Commission, Dian Patria in his office, Jakarta, Tuesday (30/8).
Results of analysis KPK institutions, the main cause occurs the expanded use and conservation of protected forest areas for mining was the publication of Mining Business License (IUP) in violation of the procedure.
It is then seized the attention of several nongovernmental organizations, including the Mining Advocacy Network (Mining). Therefore, they see the expansion of forest area is already included crime mines.
“The issue of mining that occurred in the area, particularly at the district level is much more brash,” said one member Jatam, Syahrul at the KPK building.
One example usage problems expansion of forest areas for mining is the case that struck Southeast Sulawesi Governor Nur Alam. He also called pawn forests for private gain.
As is known, Nur Alam has been named as a suspect by the KPK for allegedly accept returns or ‘kickback’ of PT Anugerah Harisma Barakah (AHB). Provision was made because Nur Alam willing to publish IUP for PT AHBR.
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