Solomon Islands forests are in crisis. The International Monetary Fund predicts a rapid collapse of logging, with all commercial natural forests cut down by 2014. This will bring serious environmental, financial, economic and social impacts. This report presents an alternative plan.
"The untouchables - Rimbunan Hinjau's (RH) world of forest crime and political patronage" report focuses on the impacts the company is having on timber operations in Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Equatorial Guinea, Russia, New Zealand, Soloman Islands and Vanuatu.
Describes the problems large-scale industrial enterprises like logging and plantations cause for families and communities in the Solomon Islands. The report reinforces the imporatance of village based development in the rebuilding of the nation.
