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Solution to forest fires must be multi-pronged: observers
Published Sun, Sep 18, 2016 · 09:50 PM
Singapore
MUCH more work remains in addressing the root causes of forest fires in Indonesia given the complex landscape, with a multi-pronged approach needed, say industry observers.
Suggestions they put forth range from addressing rural poverty through providing mechanical equipment to villages for land clearing, to microfinance schemes.
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