The Indonesian government wants to clear 1.2 million hectares of protected virgin rainforest on Sumatra island, Indonesia. East Asia Minerals, a Canadian mining company, is one of the major backers of this proposal, which is expected to be approved in only a few weeks time, unless YOU take action NOW.
Help the Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme (SOCP) stop this madness.
Sign and share this petition widely.
Follow news about this campaign here. SOCP also URGENTLY need $70,000 in legal fees for this very tough and challenging campaign. Donations can be made on this page.
Thank you for taking action. Please don’t close this page without first sharing it on your online network like Facebook and Twitter. SOCP, the animals and people of Aceh who will be affected by this plan need your help, NOW.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has – Margaret Mead