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In an online radio interview, Greenpeace said “APRIL is destroying hundreds of thousands of acres of natural rain forest including destroying an area with high conservation value inside that Kampar Peninsula.” This claim is irresponsible

Indonesian exports of forestry products rose threefold in the first half of this year compared to 2013 – and the government credits the growth to global market confidence in the country’s timber legality certification (SVLK).

On 8 August, 2013 the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) announced that it had “ended all association with the APRIL Group” and implemented an “immediate termination” of Trademark License Agreements with various companies associated with APRIL.

Indonesia is a rapidly developing country but millions still live in poverty. Responsible plantation forestry helps the economy grow, creating jobs and improving livelihoods. Through plantations, Indonesia can become a key player in sustainably meeting the world’s need for fibre from trees.

Singapore has been blanketed by haze in past weeks. The company recently explained to Singapore’s Business Times and Today newspapers why reports of fires in APRIL’s concession areas in Riau Province are misplaced.

Indonesian government gives APRIL go-ahead to recommence Pulau Padang operations after extensive review of forestry plans and local consultation.