Megatha Wildlife Sanctuary is under threat from illegal logging, mining and poaching activities being carried by local people and external individuals, businesses and armed …
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Burma Environment Working Group (BEWG) launched report on Burma’s Environmental Crisis
BEWG launched its latest report, “Burma’s Environment: People, Problems, Policies” that detailed the environmental crisis of serious proportions in post-election Burma. Representatives …
KESAN launched its new report, Endangered Wild Elephants in Megatha Forest, Karen State, Burma
KESAN launched its latest report, “Endangered Elephants in Megatha Forest, Karen State, Burma”which found evidence that the Megatha Forest is home to 15-18 elephants in 2-3 small groups …
Customary land rights in Burma
Both statutory (national state laws) and customary laws (local, traditional, non-state social systems) are followed in Burma, sometimes simultaneously in the same place. Overall, it can …