Two companies alleged by Greenpeace to have been involved in the supply of illegal timber from Indonesian rainforests which was used in the construction of the new Home Office building in London are being investigated by the Indonesian government.
State minister of environment Nabiel Makarim has promised harsh action if the companies – PT Sumalindo Lestari Jaya and PT Raja Garuda Mas – are found guilty but warned : “It won’t be easy to get them.”
He also said the government will take action against all involved, including the cartels who allegedly support and secure most aspects of the illegal logging.
Meanwhile in London an investigation into the sourcing of the timber continues.
