Indonesia's Idle Deforested Land: A New Opportunity for Sustainable Development

Experts suggest converting unused deforested areas to meet commodity demands without further forest loss.

A significant portion of Indonesia's deforested land remains undeveloped, often transitioning to palm oil plantations when utilized.
Researchers propose using these idle lands to expand agriculture and other commodities, potentially reducing the need for further deforestation.
Indonesia's extensive deforestation has slowed in recent years, but a large amount of land remains vacant or underutilized.
The European Union's upcoming deforestation policy could impact Indonesia's commodity exports, pushing for sustainable land use.
Environmentalists see potential in managing idle lands to balance economic growth and forest conservation.