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Forest land disputes and illegal logging in Gia Lai
Overview
Authorities in Gia Lai province are addressing multiple instances of forest land mismanagement and illegal exploitation.
In late September, the Gia Lai Provincial People's Committee initiated an investigation into a dispute involving 60 hectares of forest land in Sró commune. The investigation follows applications to plant acacia trees in Bo Ya village, which local residents claimed they did not authorize. Officials are working to verify land boundaries, the scale of land clearing, and the origin of the land to determine if forestry violations occurred.
By mid-October, police in the province reported a separate incident involving large-scale illegal logging. Two men were detained after authorities intercepted a truck carrying 10 to 12 tons of undocumented timber and firewood. Investigations determined that 451 trees were illegally felled in a natural forest area managed by the Gia Lai Forest Protection Management Board and the Ia Mo Commune People's Committee.
Entities
Gia Lai Department of Agriculture and Rural Development · Gia Lai Province · Tran Van Duoc · Ia Mo Commune · Gia Lai Forest Protection Management Board
Timeline
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[CRIME] 5 sourcesGia Lai police uncover illegal logging of 451 trees
Police in Gia Lai have detained two individuals after discovering 451 illegally felled trees and approximately 12 tons of undocumented timber being transported in a truck.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesGia Lai authorities investigate 60-hectare forest land application dispute
Gia Lai authorities are investigating a suspicious 60-hectare forest land application in Sró commune, after residents claimed they were unaware of the documents submitted in their names.
Sources
baogialai.com.vn · baogiaothong.vn · cafef.vn · thanhnien.vn · tuoitre.vn · vietnamplus.vn