The destruction of mangrove forest in Batam

A number of trucks and heavy equipments sealed General Directorate of the Law of Ministry of Environment and Forestry in the mangrove forest area that was planted for housing in Sagulung, Batam, Riau Islands, Friday (20/10/2023). The Regional Control Agency of River Flow and Forest Lindung Sei Jang Duriangkang mentioned about 50 percent of 18.524 hectares of mangrove forests in Batam Island under the conditions of damage due to illegal land opening. ANTARA PHOTO/Teguh Prihatna/tom.