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Cambodia to suspend operations of 17 forest concessionaires
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has announced a plan to suspend the operations of 17 forest concessionaires, fearing his country could face deforestation.
The planned suspension comes as the international community and foreign donors express continued concern about the denuding of the country.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries says the forest concessionaires failed to comply with government regulations.
However, it says concessions can be resumed if the government is confident the companies will comply with the rules.
Forest concessions began in Cambodia in 1993.
The International Monetary Fund suspended loans to Cambodia in 1996 because forest sector reform was lagging far behind schedule.
15/12/01 21:33:43 | ABC Radio Australia News
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