Wednesday 18 March 2015

No wonder I have stinging eyes



The air quality is steadily getting worse.
There is still a lot of burning in the  hills.  No one I ask has been able to  give me a clear explanation of why there is so much burning.  Slash and burn agriculture is one reason, but that doesn't explain why they burn in the hills.  Some say it is to encourage the growth of mushrooms.  Another person said it was because the locals who use the forest want to clear the jungle, remove forest floor litter and improve access.   Not much concern for biodiversity.

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Looking forward to reading your comments and responses. Mary